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The WCAB holds that it has jurisdiction over disputes regarding the procedural validity and timeliness of utilization review (UR) decisions, while Independent Medical Review (IMR) is solely for resolving medical necessity. A UR decision with material procedural defects is invalid, and in such cases, the WCAB, not IMR, will determine the medical necessity of the treatment.
JOSE DUBON vs. WORLD RESTORATION, INC.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The WCAB holds that it has jurisdiction over disputes regarding the procedural validity and timeliness of utilization review (UR) decisions, while Independent Medical Review (IMR) is solely for resolving medical necessity. A UR decision with material procedural defects is invalid, and in such cases, the WCAB, not IMR, will determine the medical necessity of the treatment.
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