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This case concerns a lien claimant, California Psychological Associates, seeking reconsideration for disallowed costs of psychological treatment for applicant Narciso Nova. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's report. The judge found no evidence of an injury to the psyche or that the psychological treatment was medically necessary for the admitted cervical spine injury. Furthermore, the psychological reports were not incorporated into any primary treating physician reports, and treatment began nearly two years after the applicant reached maximum medical improvement.
NARCISO NOVA vs. JC SALES, dba SHIMS BARGAIN, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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This case concerns a lien claimant, California Psychological Associates, seeking reconsideration for disallowed costs of psychological treatment for applicant Narciso Nova. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's report. The judge found no evidence of an injury to the psyche or that the psychological treatment was medically necessary for the admitted cervical spine injury. Furthermore, the psychological reports were not incorporated into any primary treating physician reports, and treatment began nearly two years after the applicant reached maximum medical improvement.
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