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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Annette Madrigal's Petition for Removal, affirming a prior decision. The Board held that Verizon can require Madrigal to obtain medical treatment for her bilateral wrist injury from a physician within their Medical Provider Network (MPN). This is because Madrigal self-procured treatment when her claim was initially denied, and there has been no final determination awarding her the right to select her physician under Labor Code section 4600. The Board found no extraordinary circumstances to justify removal.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Annette Madrigal's Petition for Removal, affirming a prior decision. The Board held that Verizon can require Madrigal to obtain medical treatment for her bilateral wrist injury from a physician within their Medical Provider Network (MPN). This is because Madrigal self-procured treatment when her claim was initially denied, and there has been no final determination awarding her the right to select her physician under Labor Code section 4600. The Board found no extraordinary circumstances to justify removal.
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