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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior Finding of Fact. The Board found that the applicant was not allowed to treat outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) from October 22, 2015, through May 2, 2016. The Board deferred the issue of treatment outside the MPN after May 2, 2016, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This decision stems from disputes over the defendant's timely authorization of medical treatment and the applicant's attempts to change treating physicians within and outside the MPN.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior Finding of Fact. The Board found that the applicant was not allowed to treat outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) from October 22, 2015, through May 2, 2016. The Board deferred the issue of treatment outside the MPN after May 2, 2016, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This decision stems from disputes over the defendant's timely authorization of medical treatment and the applicant's attempts to change treating physicians within and outside the MPN.
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