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This case involves a dispute over ongoing chiropractic treatment for a back injury sustained in 1989. The defendant sought reconsideration of a prior award granting weekly chiropractic visits, arguing the treatment wasn't providing functional restoration after 21 years. The Appeals Board affirmed the award of 90 days of weekly chiropractic treatment, finding it supported by the treating chiropractor's reports and testimony. However, the Board amended the order to require further medical evaluation after the 90 days to determine future treatment needs.
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This case involves a dispute over ongoing chiropractic treatment for a back injury sustained in 1989. The defendant sought reconsideration of a prior award granting weekly chiropractic visits, arguing the treatment wasn't providing functional restoration after 21 years. The Appeals Board affirmed the award of 90 days of weekly chiropractic treatment, finding it supported by the treating chiropractor's reports and testimony. However, the Board amended the order to require further medical evaluation after the 90 days to determine future treatment needs.
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