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The Appeals Board reconsidered a decision denying applicant's requests for home health care, a motorized scooter, and an orthopedic bed. While affirming the denial of the scooter and bed due to insufficient medical reasoning, the Board deferred the home health care issue. This was to allow further development of the record considering specific prescription requirements for home health care under Labor Code section 4600(h) and relevant case law, as the prior utilization review denial was untimely. The applicant was awarded further medical treatment in the form of a psychiatric consult.
RICARDO HERNANDEZ vs. COSMA EMTE, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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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The Appeals Board reconsidered a decision denying applicant's requests for home health care, a motorized scooter, and an orthopedic bed. While affirming the denial of the scooter and bed due to insufficient medical reasoning, the Board deferred the home health care issue. This was to allow further development of the record considering specific prescription requirements for home health care under Labor Code section 4600(h) and relevant case law, as the prior utilization review denial was untimely. The applicant was awarded further medical treatment in the form of a psychiatric consult.
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