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This case involves a dispute over temporary total disability benefits and the applicant's primary treating physician. The defendant sought reconsideration of the award finding the applicant temporarily totally disabled and entitled to treatment by Dr. Schmidt, who was not in their Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board affirmed the temporary disability finding, finding the defendant's MMI argument lacked substantial evidence. However, the Board deferred the issue of treatment outside the MPN, remanding it for further proceedings to determine continuity of care rights under Labor Code section 4616.2 and related regulations.
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This case involves a dispute over temporary total disability benefits and the applicant's primary treating physician. The defendant sought reconsideration of the award finding the applicant temporarily totally disabled and entitled to treatment by Dr. Schmidt, who was not in their Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board affirmed the temporary disability finding, finding the defendant's MMI argument lacked substantial evidence. However, the Board deferred the issue of treatment outside the MPN, remanding it for further proceedings to determine continuity of care rights under Labor Code section 4616.2 and related regulations.
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