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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's psyche and the award of further medical treatment. The Board found the defendant's utilization review denial of medication was untimely, warranting a 25% penalty and attorney's fee for the unreasonable delay in treatment. Reconsideration was also granted to formally admit exhibits related to the treating physician's request for authorization into evidence.
Richard Hunter vs. Estes Express Lines, New Hampshire Insurance Company is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's psyche and the award of further medical treatment. The Board found the defendant's utilization review denial of medication was untimely, warranting a 25% penalty and attorney's fee for the unreasonable delay in treatment. Reconsideration was also granted to formally admit exhibits related to the treating physician's request for authorization into evidence.
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