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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration regarding an award of 24/7 home health care for Paula Williams. The Board found that the County waived its objection to the WCAB's authority by failing to raise it timely. Furthermore, the County did not establish that a prior Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination limiting care superseded the WCJ's award, especially given the untimely utilization review. The WCJ's decision was affirmed based on substantial medical evidence and the County's failure to fulfill its duty to investigate and provide necessary care.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration regarding an award of 24/7 home health care for Paula Williams. The Board found that the County waived its objection to the WCAB's authority by failing to raise it timely. Furthermore, the County did not establish that a prior Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination limiting care superseded the WCJ's award, especially given the untimely utilization review. The WCJ's decision was affirmed based on substantial medical evidence and the County's failure to fulfill its duty to investigate and provide necessary care.
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