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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award for spinal surgery recommended by the applicant's treating physician, Dr. Montesano. The defendant argued the administrative law judge should have favored the opinion of Dr. Reynolds, an agreed medical examiner. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding Dr. Montesano's opinion constituted substantial evidence supporting the award. The Board affirmed the judge's discretion to choose among conflicting medical reports.
THOMAS MELTON vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award for spinal surgery recommended by the applicant's treating physician, Dr. Montesano. The defendant argued the administrative law judge should have favored the opinion of Dr. Reynolds, an agreed medical examiner. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding Dr. Montesano's opinion constituted substantial evidence supporting the award. The Board affirmed the judge's discretion to choose among conflicting medical reports.
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