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This case involves a dispute over whether Dr. Nagelberg is the applicant's primary treating physician (PTP). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's finding that Dr. Nagelberg was not the PTP. The Board found substantial evidence that Dr. Nagelberg is indeed the PTP, and that the trial judge erred in relying on an unadmitted nurse case manager's report. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the applicant's entitlement to medical treatment.
MARIA GARCIA vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This case involves a dispute over whether Dr. Nagelberg is the applicant's primary treating physician (PTP). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's finding that Dr. Nagelberg was not the PTP. The Board found substantial evidence that Dr. Nagelberg is indeed the PTP, and that the trial judge erred in relying on an unadmitted nurse case manager's report. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the applicant's entitlement to medical treatment.
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