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Applicant Mark Evans sustained injuries during employment at Corcoran State Prison, leading to a WCJ order for medical treatment. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the Utilization Review (UR) decision denying the treatment was timely and challenging the WCAB's jurisdiction over the medical necessity dispute. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, classifying the WCJ's order as a final threshold order. The Board deferred a final decision, ordering further review of the merits and the entire record.
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Applicant Mark Evans sustained injuries during employment at Corcoran State Prison, leading to a WCJ order for medical treatment. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the Utilization Review (UR) decision denying the treatment was timely and challenging the WCAB's jurisdiction over the medical necessity dispute. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, classifying the WCJ's order as a final threshold order. The Board deferred a final decision, ordering further review of the merits and the entire record.
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