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The Appeals Board rescinded the prior award, finding applicant was temporarily disabled through May 13, 2015. While Nordstrom denied authorization for surgery, and the IMR upheld this denial, the Board found this did not preclude temporary disability payments for self-procured treatment. The Board determined that the prior finding of permanent and stationary status was premature and remanded the case to develop the record regarding post-surgical temporary disability. Nordstrom's liability for temporary disability is separate from its obligation to authorize medical treatment.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the prior award, finding applicant was temporarily disabled through May 13, 2015. While Nordstrom denied authorization for surgery, and the IMR upheld this denial, the Board found this did not preclude temporary disability payments for self-procured treatment. The Board determined that the prior finding of permanent and stationary status was premature and remanded the case to develop the record regarding post-surgical temporary disability. Nordstrom's liability for temporary disability is separate from its obligation to authorize medical treatment.
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