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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that the Appeals Board lacked jurisdiction over medical treatment reasonableness due to a timely utilization review (UR) determination. The applicant argued the UR decision was untimely because it was not served on counsel within two days. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that a UR decision, even if timely made, is invalid if not timely communicated. Therefore, the matter was returned for a new decision, requiring the WCJ to determine if the UR decision was timely communicated and to adjudicate medical necessity if it was not.
MARICELA LEON vs. ADVANCE BUILDING MAINTENANCE INC., SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AMTRUST CONCORD is a workers' compensation case decided in Redding. 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 Redding.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that the Appeals Board lacked jurisdiction over medical treatment reasonableness due to a timely utilization review (UR) determination. The applicant argued the UR decision was untimely because it was not served on counsel within two days. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that a UR decision, even if timely made, is invalid if not timely communicated. Therefore, the matter was returned for a new decision, requiring the WCJ to determine if the UR decision was timely communicated and to adjudicate medical necessity if it was not.
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