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This case involves a dispute over the timeliness of an applicant's objection to a utilization review (UR) denial of prescribed medications for an industrial injury. The defendant, County of Sacramento, argued the applicant failed to object within the statutory twenty-day period. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the judge's finding that the applicant's objection was timely. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning and denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration.
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This case involves a dispute over the timeliness of an applicant's objection to a utilization review (UR) denial of prescribed medications for an industrial injury. The defendant, County of Sacramento, argued the applicant failed to object within the statutory twenty-day period. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the judge's finding that the applicant's objection was timely. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning and denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration.
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