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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) overturned a prior decision, ruling that defendants must reinstate home health care and skilled nursing services for the applicant. The defendants had unilaterally terminated these previously authorized services without demonstrating a change in the applicant's condition or circumstances. The WCAB found that once authorized, such services must continue unless the employer proves they are no longer medically necessary. Therefore, the defendants are obligated to provide the services as recommended by the applicant's physician.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) overturned a prior decision, ruling that defendants must reinstate home health care and skilled nursing services for the applicant. The defendants had unilaterally terminated these previously authorized services without demonstrating a change in the applicant's condition or circumstances. The WCAB found that once authorized, such services must continue unless the employer proves they are no longer medically necessary. Therefore, the defendants are obligated to provide the services as recommended by the applicant's physician.
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