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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration, upholding an award for the applicant's future medical treatment. This treatment included a weight loss program, bariatric surgery consultation, physical therapy, and an orthopedic mattress, which the defendant had unreasonably delayed providing. The Board found substantial medical evidence supported the necessity of this treatment and justified penalties for the defendant's delay.
CASSANDRA GIBSON vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 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 denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration, upholding an award for the applicant's future medical treatment. This treatment included a weight loss program, bariatric surgery consultation, physical therapy, and an orthopedic mattress, which the defendant had unreasonably delayed providing. The Board found substantial medical evidence supported the necessity of this treatment and justified penalties for the defendant's delay.
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