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This case concerns Patricia Smith's petition for removal of a WCJ order denying her requested arthroscopic knee surgery. The WCJ found the defendant's utilization review (UR) denial of the surgery request was timely, divesting the WCJ of jurisdiction. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal, finding the UR determination was timely under Labor Code section 4610(g)(1) and applicable regulations. Therefore, Smith's sole remedy is to pursue an Independent Medical Review (IMR) of the UR decision.
Patricia Smith vs. Scholle Packaging, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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This case concerns Patricia Smith's petition for removal of a WCJ order denying her requested arthroscopic knee surgery. The WCJ found the defendant's utilization review (UR) denial of the surgery request was timely, divesting the WCJ of jurisdiction. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal, finding the UR determination was timely under Labor Code section 4610(g)(1) and applicable regulations. Therefore, Smith's sole remedy is to pursue an Independent Medical Review (IMR) of the UR decision.
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