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The defendant sought reconsideration of an award for an applicant's industrial back injury, challenging the timeliness of the utilization review (UR) denial and the necessity of proposed spinal surgery. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming that the defendant failed to prove timely communication of the UR denial as required by law. Furthermore, substantial evidence, including reports from the treating physician and Agreed Medical Evaluator, supported the necessity of the lumbar fusion surgery. The Board found the defendant's arguments insufficient to rebut the expert medical opinions presented.
RONALD COYLE vs. DANE COYLE CUSTOM HOMES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Oxnard. 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 Oxnard.
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The defendant sought reconsideration of an award for an applicant's industrial back injury, challenging the timeliness of the utilization review (UR) denial and the necessity of proposed spinal surgery. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming that the defendant failed to prove timely communication of the UR denial as required by law. Furthermore, substantial evidence, including reports from the treating physician and Agreed Medical Evaluator, supported the necessity of the lumbar fusion surgery. The Board found the defendant's arguments insufficient to rebut the expert medical opinions presented.
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