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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the original order that found the defendant's utilization review (UR) denial untimely and automatically authorized treatment. While the UR denial was indeed untimely due to failure to serve applicant's attorney, the Board found no evidence of willful suppression of the Request for Authorization (RFA). Therefore, the issue of medical necessity remains undecided, and the case is returned for further proceedings to develop the record on this crucial point.
Esperanza Sanchez vs. DUNLAP MANUFACTURING INC., TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY 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, rescinding the original order that found the defendant's utilization review (UR) denial untimely and automatically authorized treatment. While the UR denial was indeed untimely due to failure to serve applicant's attorney, the Board found no evidence of willful suppression of the Request for Authorization (RFA). Therefore, the issue of medical necessity remains undecided, and the case is returned for further proceedings to develop the record on this crucial point.
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