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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration of an award granting the applicant further medical treatment, including lumbar surgery. The Board found that the applicant's need for surgery was supported by substantial medical evidence from treating physicians, despite conflicting opinions from an agreed medical evaluator who had initially misunderstood the applicant's willingness for surgery and a second opinion spinal surgeon whose report was deemed biased. The Board also upheld the denial of the employer's lien for a missed medical appointment due to credible testimony regarding the cancellation's necessity.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration of an award granting the applicant further medical treatment, including lumbar surgery. The Board found that the applicant's need for surgery was supported by substantial medical evidence from treating physicians, despite conflicting opinions from an agreed medical evaluator who had initially misunderstood the applicant's willingness for surgery and a second opinion spinal surgeon whose report was deemed biased. The Board also upheld the denial of the employer's lien for a missed medical appointment due to credible testimony regarding the cancellation's necessity.
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