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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walgreens' petition for reconsideration regarding Angelique Larson's industrial injury. Walgreens argued the administrative law judge exceeded her authority by not allowing a further deposition of Dr. Tacheff and that his opinion lacked substantial evidence. The Board found Dr. Tacheff's opinion on the applicant's TMJ and dental injury, caused by a fall as a retail clerk, to be substantial medical evidence. The Board affirmed that adequate discovery occurred and that medical treatment is not apportionable, thus the need for future TMJ treatment was established.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walgreens' petition for reconsideration regarding Angelique Larson's industrial injury. Walgreens argued the administrative law judge exceeded her authority by not allowing a further deposition of Dr. Tacheff and that his opinion lacked substantial evidence. The Board found Dr. Tacheff's opinion on the applicant's TMJ and dental injury, caused by a fall as a retail clerk, to be substantial medical evidence. The Board affirmed that adequate discovery occurred and that medical treatment is not apportionable, thus the need for future TMJ treatment was established.
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