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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, finding that the defendant's authorization for evaluation did not constitute an admission of injury to the lumbar spine. The Board determined the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury to the low back as this issue was not properly before the expedited hearing. The case was returned to the trial level for a Mandatory Settlement Conference to address all outstanding issues regarding industrial injury. The Board also noted that utilization review disputes are to be resolved by doctors, not judges.
MARIA NAVARRO vs. ALIA CORPORATION, dba, MCDONALD'S is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's decision, finding that the defendant's authorization for evaluation did not constitute an admission of injury to the lumbar spine. The Board determined the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury to the low back as this issue was not properly before the expedited hearing. The case was returned to the trial level for a Mandatory Settlement Conference to address all outstanding issues regarding industrial injury. The Board also noted that utilization review disputes are to be resolved by doctors, not judges.
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