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The applicant, Edward Maschke, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's denial of further medical treatment, arguing the denial was improper due to the defendant's failure to obtain utilization review (UR). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's treating physician's request, though not perfectly formatted, was sufficient to trigger the defendant's obligation to conduct UR. The Board reversed the WCJ, awarding the applicant the medical treatment recommended by his physician because the defendant failed to follow proper UR procedures and notify the applicant of any deficiencies within the statutory timeframe.
EDWARD MASCHKE vs. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The applicant, Edward Maschke, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's denial of further medical treatment, arguing the denial was improper due to the defendant's failure to obtain utilization review (UR). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's treating physician's request, though not perfectly formatted, was sufficient to trigger the defendant's obligation to conduct UR. The Board reversed the WCJ, awarding the applicant the medical treatment recommended by his physician because the defendant failed to follow proper UR procedures and notify the applicant of any deficiencies within the statutory timeframe.
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