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This case concerns an applicant's Petition for Removal challenging a WCJ's order regarding the process for obtaining medical treatment authorization. The Appeals Board denied the petition, affirming its prior decision that the applicant's injury predates the application of Independent Medical Review (IMR) for this dispute. The Board clarified that the issue was subject to an earlier dispute resolution process and reiterated that any attempt by the defendant to submit the matter to IMR would be invalid and potentially subject to sanctions.
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This case concerns an applicant's Petition for Removal challenging a WCJ's order regarding the process for obtaining medical treatment authorization. The Appeals Board denied the petition, affirming its prior decision that the applicant's injury predates the application of Independent Medical Review (IMR) for this dispute. The Board clarified that the issue was subject to an earlier dispute resolution process and reiterated that any attempt by the defendant to submit the matter to IMR would be invalid and potentially subject to sanctions.
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