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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.
ANGELIQUE LARSON vs. WALGREENS, Permissibly Self-Insured, adjusted by SEDGWICK CMS is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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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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