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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to overturn a prior ruling that awarded over $32,000 to Psychological Assessment Services (PAS) for applicant Manuel Solis's treatment. The Board found that PAS failed to meet its burden of proof by demonstrating that the extensive psychotherapy services provided were reasonably necessary to cure or relieve the applicant's industrial injury. While affirming the finding of psyche injury, the Board concluded that PAS was entitled to no further reimbursement due to inadequate evidence supporting the necessity and reasonableness of the prolonged treatment.
MANUEL SOLIS vs. THE QUILTING HOUSE, AMERICAN COMMERCIAL CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION FOR EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to overturn a prior ruling that awarded over $32,000 to Psychological Assessment Services (PAS) for applicant Manuel Solis's treatment. The Board found that PAS failed to meet its burden of proof by demonstrating that the extensive psychotherapy services provided were reasonably necessary to cure or relieve the applicant's industrial injury. While affirming the finding of psyche injury, the Board concluded that PAS was entitled to no further reimbursement due to inadequate evidence supporting the necessity and reasonableness of the prolonged treatment.
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