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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board upheld the finding that the defendant failed to provide the applicant proper legal notice of its Medical Provider Network (MPN). This failure resulted in a neglect of providing reasonable medical treatment, allowing the applicant to seek treatment outside the MPN. The Board found the applicant's testimony credible regarding the difficulties encountered with the MPN and the employer's lack of responsiveness.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board upheld the finding that the defendant failed to provide the applicant proper legal notice of its Medical Provider Network (MPN). This failure resulted in a neglect of providing reasonable medical treatment, allowing the applicant to seek treatment outside the MPN. The Board found the applicant's testimony credible regarding the difficulties encountered with the MPN and the employer's lack of responsiveness.
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