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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to challenge findings of a work-related lumbar spine injury with 21% permanent disability, and the applicant's entitlement to medical treatment and temporary disability. The Board found the defendant failed to follow the proper procedure for obtaining a spinal surgery second opinion under Labor Code section 4062(b), thus denying their argument to limit medical treatment liability. Consequently, the original Findings and Award were affirmed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to challenge findings of a work-related lumbar spine injury with 21% permanent disability, and the applicant's entitlement to medical treatment and temporary disability. The Board found the defendant failed to follow the proper procedure for obtaining a spinal surgery second opinion under Labor Code section 4062(b), thus denying their argument to limit medical treatment liability. Consequently, the original Findings and Award were affirmed.
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