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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an award for 8 hours of daily home care services for the applicant, Javier Banuelos, based on an Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion. The defendant argued the award was improper due to a waived issue regarding a Utilization Review denial and improper reliance on the AME's reports. The Board denied reconsideration, finding the defendant waived the UR denial issue by raising it post-trial, and failed to argue against the substantial evidence provided by the AME. Therefore, the original Findings and Award for home care services were upheld.
JAVIER BANUELOS vs. JACK'S RESTAURANTS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an award for 8 hours of daily home care services for the applicant, Javier Banuelos, based on an Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion. The defendant argued the award was improper due to a waived issue regarding a Utilization Review denial and improper reliance on the AME's reports. The Board denied reconsideration, finding the defendant waived the UR denial issue by raising it post-trial, and failed to argue against the substantial evidence provided by the AME. Therefore, the original Findings and Award for home care services were upheld.
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