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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision and returned the case for further proceedings, finding that the defendant's utilization review denials were not timely communicated to the physician. While the initial WCJ found the UR timely, the WCAB disagreed, asserting jurisdiction to determine medical necessity. Crucially, the WCAB found that the 2009 Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) guideline used for the denial was an invalid regulation. The matter was returned for further development of the record regarding medical necessity, considering the proper legal framework for treatment requests.
CONSUELO VIEYRA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision and returned the case for further proceedings, finding that the defendant's utilization review denials were not timely communicated to the physician. While the initial WCJ found the UR timely, the WCAB disagreed, asserting jurisdiction to determine medical necessity. Crucially, the WCAB found that the 2009 Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) guideline used for the denial was an invalid regulation. The matter was returned for further development of the record regarding medical necessity, considering the proper legal framework for treatment requests.
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