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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Kaiser Foundation Health Plan's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's order for a hospital bed and lift chair. The Board found the applicant's treating physician provided substantial medical evidence supporting the necessity of these items for pain relief and recovery post-surgery. Defendant's arguments regarding the lack of medical evidence and attorney fees were rejected.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Kaiser Foundation Health Plan's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's order for a hospital bed and lift chair. The Board found the applicant's treating physician provided substantial medical evidence supporting the necessity of these items for pain relief and recovery post-surgery. Defendant's arguments regarding the lack of medical evidence and attorney fees were rejected.
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