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This case concerns a lien claim for acupuncture services rendered to applicant Bladimir Ramirez. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award, finding the lien claimant failed to demonstrate functional improvement required for more than six acupuncture treatments. While acknowledging some improvement in physical examinations, the WCAB determined this alone did not satisfy the regulatory definition of functional improvement. Ultimately, the WCAB modified the award to allow the lien claimant $$647.92$ for services rendered between June 17, 2014, and July 24, 2014, based on a submitted bill review.
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This case concerns a lien claim for acupuncture services rendered to applicant Bladimir Ramirez. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award, finding the lien claimant failed to demonstrate functional improvement required for more than six acupuncture treatments. While acknowledging some improvement in physical examinations, the WCAB determined this alone did not satisfy the regulatory definition of functional improvement. Ultimately, the WCAB modified the award to allow the lien claimant $$647.92$ for services rendered between June 17, 2014, and July 24, 2014, based on a submitted bill review.
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