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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award of home health services. The applicant failed to meet her burden of proof that housecleaning services were reasonably necessary to relieve her industrial injuries. Medical evidence from Dr. Sadoff was insufficient and speculative regarding the need for such services. The Board found that without a proper evaluation and specific opinion, an award for these services could not be substantiated.
SHARON DUNNIGAN vs. CITY OF INGLEWOOD, Permissibly Self-Insured is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award of home health services. The applicant failed to meet her burden of proof that housecleaning services were reasonably necessary to relieve her industrial injuries. Medical evidence from Dr. Sadoff was insufficient and speculative regarding the need for such services. The Board found that without a proper evaluation and specific opinion, an award for these services could not be substantiated.
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