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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board rescinded a WCJ's decision allowing the defendant to offset $24,078.74 in TD and PD overpayments against future medical expenses. The Board found that allowing such a credit would undermine the purpose of providing necessary medical treatment and noted the defendant's significant delay in pursuing restitution. The Board's decision emphasizes that credit against future medical treatment is not strongly favored and is subject to equitable considerations and the discretion of the Board.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board rescinded a WCJ's decision allowing the defendant to offset $24,078.74 in TD and PD overpayments against future medical expenses. The Board found that allowing such a credit would undermine the purpose of providing necessary medical treatment and noted the defendant's significant delay in pursuing restitution. The Board's decision emphasizes that credit against future medical treatment is not strongly favored and is subject to equitable considerations and the discretion of the Board.
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