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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award, granting the applicant the right to treatment with her chosen physician, who was not part of the employer's medical provider network. This decision was based on the employer's failure to provide adequate notice regarding the medical provider network requirements. The Board also upheld the applicant's entitlement to temporary total disability from April 7, 2007, to the present. The employer's contentions regarding compliance and evidence were rejected.
CAROLEE PETERSON vs. RALPH'S GROCERY COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award, granting the applicant the right to treatment with her chosen physician, who was not part of the employer's medical provider network. This decision was based on the employer's failure to provide adequate notice regarding the medical provider network requirements. The Board also upheld the applicant's entitlement to temporary total disability from April 7, 2007, to the present. The employer's contentions regarding compliance and evidence were rejected.
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