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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior finding that the defendant neglected medical treatment. The Board found that while there was conflicting evidence regarding initial MPN notice, the defendant provided notice to the applicant's attorneys post-injury. Crucially, the applicant did receive treatment within the MPN for three months, demonstrating no denial of care. Therefore, the defendant did not neglect, refuse, or deny reasonable medical treatment as required.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior finding that the defendant neglected medical treatment. The Board found that while there was conflicting evidence regarding initial MPN notice, the defendant provided notice to the applicant's attorneys post-injury. Crucially, the applicant did receive treatment within the MPN for three months, demonstrating no denial of care. Therefore, the defendant did not neglect, refuse, or deny reasonable medical treatment as required.
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