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SANDRA ARMENTA vs. SAN BERNARDINO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address a plainly erroneous finding of fact in an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination. The IMR incorrectly stated there was no documentation of constipation, despite medical reports confirming this issue, which was a basis for denying Amitiza. The WCAB also noted a case numbering error in the original findings of fact. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the findings and returned the matter to the trial level for correction and further proceedings regarding the IMR determination's validity.