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The WCAB dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it challenged an interim order, not a final decision. The Board granted removal on its own motion to address the administrative law judge's finding that the defendant's utilization review (UR) suffered a material procedural defect. The WCAB rescinded the judge's decision, finding the UR was not procedurally defective, and determined the medical treatment dispute should be resolved through Independent Medical Review (IMR).
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The WCAB dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it challenged an interim order, not a final decision. The Board granted removal on its own motion to address the administrative law judge's finding that the defendant's utilization review (UR) suffered a material procedural defect. The WCAB rescinded the judge's decision, finding the UR was not procedurally defective, and determined the medical treatment dispute should be resolved through Independent Medical Review (IMR).
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