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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of increased benefits. The Board upheld the administrative law judge's finding that the employer unreasonably delayed benefits for the applicant's left knee injury by failing to provide treatment after receiving a QME report identifying the injury and recommending treatment. The employer's contention of a medical and legal dispute was rejected as there was no evidence of a dispute and the employer had previously provided treatment for the left knee. Consequently, the $25%$ penalty for unreasonable delay under Labor Code section 5814 was affirmed.
DONNA PARKER ALVAREZ vs. MOTHER LODE UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS INSURANCE AUTHORITY is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of increased benefits. The Board upheld the administrative law judge's finding that the employer unreasonably delayed benefits for the applicant's left knee injury by failing to provide treatment after receiving a QME report identifying the injury and recommending treatment. The employer's contention of a medical and legal dispute was rejected as there was no evidence of a dispute and the employer had previously provided treatment for the left knee. Consequently, the $25%$ penalty for unreasonable delay under Labor Code section 5814 was affirmed.
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