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The Appeals Board affirmed the prior award of childcare as a necessary medical treatment for applicant Juanita Scott. The Board found substantial evidence supporting the need for childcare due to applicant's incapacitation from industrial injuries. Defendant's arguments regarding agreement to submit the issue to the AME, ripeness for adjudication, and double recovery were rejected. While acknowledging the fluidity of childcare needs, the Board left implementation details to the parties or the WCJ, emphasizing jurisdiction remains.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the prior award of childcare as a necessary medical treatment for applicant Juanita Scott. The Board found substantial evidence supporting the need for childcare due to applicant's incapacitation from industrial injuries. Defendant's arguments regarding agreement to submit the issue to the AME, ripeness for adjudication, and double recovery were rejected. While acknowledging the fluidity of childcare needs, the Board left implementation details to the parties or the WCJ, emphasizing jurisdiction remains.
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