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This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award concerning a low back injury sustained through July 13, 1995. The applicant, supported by her treating physician, argued for additional disc replacement surgery at the L4-5 level beyond the previously awarded L5-S1 spinal fusion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the award to include the L4-5 disc replacement surgery, finding it reasonably required to cure or relieve the applicant's injury based on the treating physician's opinion.
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This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award concerning a low back injury sustained through July 13, 1995. The applicant, supported by her treating physician, argued for additional disc replacement surgery at the L4-5 level beyond the previously awarded L5-S1 spinal fusion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the award to include the L4-5 disc replacement surgery, finding it reasonably required to cure or relieve the applicant's injury based on the treating physician's opinion.
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