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This case concerns defendant's petition to reconsider a WCJ's award of $$3,159.00$ for diagnostic MRI services provided to the applicant. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's decision. The Board found the diagnostic tests were part of applicant's self-procured medical treatment for non-industrial conditions, not reasonable or necessary medical-legal costs to prove or disprove her contested claim. Since applicant's industrial injury claim was denied, defendant is not liable for these expenses.
BETTY AMRIKHAS vs. ROBINSON-MAY DEPARTMENT STORES, NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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This case concerns defendant's petition to reconsider a WCJ's award of $$3,159.00$ for diagnostic MRI services provided to the applicant. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's decision. The Board found the diagnostic tests were part of applicant's self-procured medical treatment for non-industrial conditions, not reasonable or necessary medical-legal costs to prove or disprove her contested claim. Since applicant's industrial injury claim was denied, defendant is not liable for these expenses.
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