ANTHONY FISHER vs. PUTNAM LEXUS, PUBLIC SERVICE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, CORVEL CORPORATION

This case concerns applicant Anthony Fisher's claim for stem cell treatment for his knees. The primary treating physician submitted Requests for Authorization (RFAs) which the defendant argued were never received. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior denial, finding the exclusion of applicant's witness testimony (Sarina Brown) was an error. The matter is returned to the trial level to admit Ms. Brown's declaration and allow both parties to present further evidence regarding RFA transmission and the medical necessity of the treatment.