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The Appeals Board vacated the original award, finding the record insufficient to determine if the applicant's ongoing medication use qualified for prior authorization without new utilization review (UR), as per Patterson. The Board also corrected the WCJ's UR timeliness calculation, finding the determination likely timely under the proper Administrative Director Rule. However, the case is remanded to develop the record on whether UR was required and if the UR decision was communicated timely, before addressing penalties. The issue of penalties and attorney fees is deferred pending these further proceedings.
FRANK OLIVEIRA vs. KING VENTURES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo.
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The Appeals Board vacated the original award, finding the record insufficient to determine if the applicant's ongoing medication use qualified for prior authorization without new utilization review (UR), as per Patterson. The Board also corrected the WCJ's UR timeliness calculation, finding the determination likely timely under the proper Administrative Director Rule. However, the case is remanded to develop the record on whether UR was required and if the UR decision was communicated timely, before addressing penalties. The issue of penalties and attorney fees is deferred pending these further proceedings.
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