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This case involves a registered nurse's workers' compensation claim for a back injury. The defendant hospital was found to have unreasonably refused and delayed medical treatment by not paying the treating physician and reimbursing medical mileage, resulting in penalties and attorney's fees. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the decision, striking the finding and award related to sanctions imposed on defendant's counsel for missing a mandatory settlement conference due to irregular notice. The Board affirmed the penalties and attorney's fees for the treatment delays.
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This case involves a registered nurse's workers' compensation claim for a back injury. The defendant hospital was found to have unreasonably refused and delayed medical treatment by not paying the treating physician and reimbursing medical mileage, resulting in penalties and attorney's fees. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the decision, striking the finding and award related to sanctions imposed on defendant's counsel for missing a mandatory settlement conference due to irregular notice. The Board affirmed the penalties and attorney's fees for the treatment delays.
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