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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's finding that the applicant did not properly predesignate his physician. The Board determined that the sole issue presented to the WCJ was too narrowly framed, failing to address the applicant's arguments regarding substantial compliance and the defendant's alleged failure to provide proper notice of predesignation rights. The case is remanded for further proceedings to address the issues of proper notice and denial of care, which are crucial for determining treatment outside the Medical Provider Network.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's finding that the applicant did not properly predesignate his physician. The Board determined that the sole issue presented to the WCJ was too narrowly framed, failing to address the applicant's arguments regarding substantial compliance and the defendant's alleged failure to provide proper notice of predesignation rights. The case is remanded for further proceedings to address the issues of proper notice and denial of care, which are crucial for determining treatment outside the Medical Provider Network.
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