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In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board amended a prior award concerning applicant Albert Lobo's industrial injury. The Board clarified that applicant is entitled to home health care services, including reimbursement for caregiver Halimah Shenghur. However, specific issues regarding the commencement date of liability and reimbursement for certain other individuals are deferred for further development of the record. The Board affirmed the entitlement to services based on a physician's prescription and the caregiver's extensive documented care, while emphasizing the employer's duty to investigate and provide benefits promptly.
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In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board amended a prior award concerning applicant Albert Lobo's industrial injury. The Board clarified that applicant is entitled to home health care services, including reimbursement for caregiver Halimah Shenghur. However, specific issues regarding the commencement date of liability and reimbursement for certain other individuals are deferred for further development of the record. The Board affirmed the entitlement to services based on a physician's prescription and the caregiver's extensive documented care, while emphasizing the employer's duty to investigate and provide benefits promptly.
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