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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The petition was deemed untimely as it was filed 25 days after the Findings and Award, exceeding the statutory 20-day limit. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which found the defendant's arguments regarding the timeliness of a Utilization Review denial and a violation of Labor Code §4600.4 to be without merit. Furthermore, the Judge's finding that the requested medical treatment was reasonable and necessary was upheld, despite the defendant's contentions regarding the applicant's balance issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The petition was deemed untimely as it was filed 25 days after the Findings and Award, exceeding the statutory 20-day limit. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which found the defendant's arguments regarding the timeliness of a Utilization Review denial and a violation of Labor Code §4600.4 to be without merit. Furthermore, the Judge's finding that the requested medical treatment was reasonable and necessary was upheld, despite the defendant's contentions regarding the applicant's balance issues.
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