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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves a lien claimant, David Amaral, D.C., seeking reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order limiting payment for medical services. The WCJ found that Dr. Amaral provided reasonable and necessary services but only for six specific dates, excluding other claimed dates and certain computerized testing. The Board denied the petition for reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that Dr. Amaral failed to meet his burden of proof for the additional dates. Furthermore, issues of penalties and interest were deferred at trial and were not properly before the Board on reconsideration.
JOSE DUARTE vs. CAL ALMOND, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves a lien claimant, David Amaral, D.C., seeking reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order limiting payment for medical services. The WCJ found that Dr. Amaral provided reasonable and necessary services but only for six specific dates, excluding other claimed dates and certain computerized testing. The Board denied the petition for reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that Dr. Amaral failed to meet his burden of proof for the additional dates. Furthermore, issues of penalties and interest were deferred at trial and were not properly before the Board on reconsideration.
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