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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Northwest Airlines' Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the utilization review (UR) denial for bilateral knee surgery was untimely. The Board adopted the Judge's report, which found that the initial Request for Authorization (RFA) was faxed on July 23, 2015, making the subsequent UR denial invalid. Because the UR denial was untimely, jurisdiction returned to the Board to determine the medical necessity of the treatment, which was found to be warranted based on substantial medical evidence.
GEORGE FLEET vs. NORTHWEST AIRLINES, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Northwest Airlines' Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the utilization review (UR) denial for bilateral knee surgery was untimely. The Board adopted the Judge's report, which found that the initial Request for Authorization (RFA) was faxed on July 23, 2015, making the subsequent UR denial invalid. Because the UR denial was untimely, jurisdiction returned to the Board to determine the medical necessity of the treatment, which was found to be warranted based on substantial medical evidence.
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