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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board found that the administrative law judge erred in definitively concluding the employer complied with Medical Provider Network (MPN) notification requirements. Doubts exist regarding whether initial MPN notifications were timely provided at the time of injury. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further development of the evidentiary record and to refine the issues for decision, including the consequences of any improper notice.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board found that the administrative law judge erred in definitively concluding the employer complied with Medical Provider Network (MPN) notification requirements. Doubts exist regarding whether initial MPN notifications were timely provided at the time of injury. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further development of the evidentiary record and to refine the issues for decision, including the consequences of any improper notice.
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