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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration of an award for back surgery. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, except for a comment regarding the defendant's burden of proof on MTUS compliance. The Board clarified that the applicant bears the burden of proving the reasonableness of requested treatment. The employer's argument for denying the surgery based on lack of substantial medical evidence was rejected.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration of an award for back surgery. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, except for a comment regarding the defendant's burden of proof on MTUS compliance. The Board clarified that the applicant bears the burden of proving the reasonableness of requested treatment. The employer's argument for denying the surgery based on lack of substantial medical evidence was rejected.
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