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In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a finding of continuing temporary disability. The Board rescinded the order for a psychiatric evaluation as the applicant never claimed a psyche injury and rescinded the order for a facet joint injection due to a prior Utilization Review denial that was not timely challenged. The Board also found that the applicant had reached permanent and stationary status and returned the matter for determination of permanent disability on the existing record, allowing for updated reports if necessary.
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In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a finding of continuing temporary disability. The Board rescinded the order for a psychiatric evaluation as the applicant never claimed a psyche injury and rescinded the order for a facet joint injection due to a prior Utilization Review denial that was not timely challenged. The Board also found that the applicant had reached permanent and stationary status and returned the matter for determination of permanent disability on the existing record, allowing for updated reports if necessary.
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