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Luis Zapanta vs. Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Filed: May 04, 2016
Oakland
ADJ7332228

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Luis Zapanta's petition for reconsideration, upholding the prior ruling that his Independent Medical Review (IMR) was timely. The Board found that the IMR process, including Maximus Federal Services' review, complied with Labor Code section 4610.6(d) and relevant regulations. Applicant's arguments regarding the timeliness of the IMR determination and whether sufficient medical records were reviewed were rejected. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's decision based on the WCJ's report and additional supporting regulations.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Luis Zapanta's petition for reconsideration, upholding the prior ruling that his Independent Medical Review (IMR) was timely. The Board found that the IMR process, including Maximus Federal Services' review, complied with Labor Code section 4610.6(d) and relevant regulations. Applicant's arguments regarding the timeliness of the IMR determination and whether sufficient medical records were reviewed were rejected. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's decision based on the WCJ's report and additional supporting regulations.

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