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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found that the original Finding #3, awarding reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment, lacked substantial evidence as the applicant presented no proof of incurring such costs. Consequently, the issue of liability for self-procured medical treatment is deferred. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on this specific issue.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found that the original Finding #3, awarding reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment, lacked substantial evidence as the applicant presented no proof of incurring such costs. Consequently, the issue of liability for self-procured medical treatment is deferred. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on this specific issue.
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