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This case involves applicant Carmen Rodriguez's petition for reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that the defendant adequately attempted to provide medical treatment and denied her attorney's fees. The applicant sustained industrial injuries resulting in 100% permanent disability. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, finding that when an employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) fails to yield a treating physician, the employer has an affirmative duty to locate one. The Board returned the case for further proceedings to develop the record on the defendant's efforts and the applicant's attorney's role.
CARMEN RODRIGUEZ vs. PEA SOUP ANDERSEN'S BEST WESTERN, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 involves applicant Carmen Rodriguez's petition for reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that the defendant adequately attempted to provide medical treatment and denied her attorney's fees. The applicant sustained industrial injuries resulting in 100% permanent disability. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, finding that when an employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) fails to yield a treating physician, the employer has an affirmative duty to locate one. The Board returned the case for further proceedings to develop the record on the defendant's efforts and the applicant's attorney's role.
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