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This case involves an industrial injury to applicant Maria Garcia's left knee and lumbar spine. The primary dispute concerns whether applicant was properly notified of the employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN), which affects her right to self-procure medical treatment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the record regarding the employer's compliance with MPN notice requirements, particularly at the time of injury. The Board rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings and a new decision on these notice issues and their impact on self-procured treatment liability.
MARIA GARCIA vs. SODEXHO INC.; INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, Administered By GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC. 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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This case involves an industrial injury to applicant Maria Garcia's left knee and lumbar spine. The primary dispute concerns whether applicant was properly notified of the employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN), which affects her right to self-procure medical treatment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the record regarding the employer's compliance with MPN notice requirements, particularly at the time of injury. The Board rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings and a new decision on these notice issues and their impact on self-procured treatment liability.
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