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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision allowing treatment outside the Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board found that the defendant's MPN physician failed to provide reports, justifying the applicant's treatment elsewhere under Labor Code sections 4605 and 5402(c). The Board also noted that statutory provisions for second opinions or independent medical review were inapplicable as the applicant wasn't disputing diagnosis or treatment, but rather the MPN physician's inaction. The defendant's argument regarding treatment for unpled body parts was dismissed as pleadings could be conformed to proof.
MARIA CARRILLO vs. HELP N TIME BBSI, CORVEL is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision allowing treatment outside the Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board found that the defendant's MPN physician failed to provide reports, justifying the applicant's treatment elsewhere under Labor Code sections 4605 and 5402(c). The Board also noted that statutory provisions for second opinions or independent medical review were inapplicable as the applicant wasn't disputing diagnosis or treatment, but rather the MPN physician's inaction. The defendant's argument regarding treatment for unpled body parts was dismissed as pleadings could be conformed to proof.
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