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The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that applicant sustained a head and neck injury and that treatment outside the employer's medical provider network (MPN) was improper. While the employer failed to provide proper MPN notice, the applicant did not demonstrate this failure resulted in neglect or refusal to provide reasonable medical treatment. Therefore, treatment outside the MPN was not authorized. The Board found no error in the WCJ's decision.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that applicant sustained a head and neck injury and that treatment outside the employer's medical provider network (MPN) was improper. While the employer failed to provide proper MPN notice, the applicant did not demonstrate this failure resulted in neglect or refusal to provide reasonable medical treatment. Therefore, treatment outside the MPN was not authorized. The Board found no error in the WCJ's decision.
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