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This case concerns an applicant seeking reconsideration of a denial for lumbar spinal decompression therapy. The Appeals Board previously reversed a WCJ's award of this treatment, finding the applicant failed to follow proper utilization review (UR) and dispute resolution procedures. Although the applicant argued that the prior decision incorrectly applied a statute not applicable to pre-2005 injuries, the Board denied reconsideration. The Board determined that even under the applicable pre-2005 law, the applicant failed to timely object to the UR denial and initiate the required dispute resolution process. Therefore, the requested medical treatment was not authorized.
STEVEN HAULENBECK vs. CITY OF ANAHEIM is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case concerns an applicant seeking reconsideration of a denial for lumbar spinal decompression therapy. The Appeals Board previously reversed a WCJ's award of this treatment, finding the applicant failed to follow proper utilization review (UR) and dispute resolution procedures. Although the applicant argued that the prior decision incorrectly applied a statute not applicable to pre-2005 injuries, the Board denied reconsideration. The Board determined that even under the applicable pre-2005 law, the applicant failed to timely object to the UR denial and initiate the required dispute resolution process. Therefore, the requested medical treatment was not authorized.
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