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This case involves an applicant claiming injury to his right wrist, leg, and shoulder. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding unreasonable delay in authorizing a recommended angiogram and paying medical travel expenses. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, modifying the award to assess the 25% penalty for the delayed angiogram against its actual payment amount, rather than its estimated value. Otherwise, the original award, including penalties for delayed medical travel expenses and the necessity of the angiogram, was affirmed.
LOUIS SOTO vs. LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT 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 case involves an applicant claiming injury to his right wrist, leg, and shoulder. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding unreasonable delay in authorizing a recommended angiogram and paying medical travel expenses. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, modifying the award to assess the 25% penalty for the delayed angiogram against its actual payment amount, rather than its estimated value. Otherwise, the original award, including penalties for delayed medical travel expenses and the necessity of the angiogram, was affirmed.
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