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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to modify a prior award. While the Board found the employer's challenge to the necessity of laser therapy moot due to failure to conduct timely utilization review, it agreed the judge exceeded authority by ordering ongoing treatment. Consequently, the award was amended to allow only ten laser treatments, as originally requested by the physician.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to modify a prior award. While the Board found the employer's challenge to the necessity of laser therapy moot due to failure to conduct timely utilization review, it agreed the judge exceeded authority by ordering ongoing treatment. Consequently, the award was amended to allow only ten laser treatments, as originally requested by the physician.
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