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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the WCJ's award of total temporary disability and future medical treatment, including spinal surgery. The Board rescinded the WCJ's decision because the record regarding the necessity of spinal surgery was not fully developed. Specifically, Dr. Harf's second opinion report was incomplete due to unobtained diagnostic tests, preventing a definitive recommendation on surgery. The case is returned to the trial level to further develop the medical evidence on the surgery issue and other deferred matters.
EDUARDO GUERRA vs. POMEROY CORPORATION, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the WCJ's award of total temporary disability and future medical treatment, including spinal surgery. The Board rescinded the WCJ's decision because the record regarding the necessity of spinal surgery was not fully developed. Specifically, Dr. Harf's second opinion report was incomplete due to unobtained diagnostic tests, preventing a definitive recommendation on surgery. The case is returned to the trial level to further develop the medical evidence on the surgery issue and other deferred matters.
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