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The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case to the trial level to allow parties to complete the dispute resolution process regarding medical treatment denials. The Board found that after utilization review denied treatment, the parties failed to follow the required procedures under Labor Code sections 4610 and 4062 to resolve the dispute. Therefore, a new decision is to be made after the proper dispute resolution process is completed.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the case to the trial level to allow parties to complete the dispute resolution process regarding medical treatment denials. The Board found that after utilization review denied treatment, the parties failed to follow the required procedures under Labor Code sections 4610 and 4062 to resolve the dispute. Therefore, a new decision is to be made after the proper dispute resolution process is completed.
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