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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Issued An En Banc Decision Governing Spinal Surgery

This is an En Banc decision of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

This is a very significant case for workers' compensation principles.

The applicant sustained several injuries to his lower back. A written request was made for back surgery.

Utilization review denied the request. The case went to trial with the applicant contending he needed the surgery. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) found that the applicant was in need of the surgery. The defendant filed a petition for reconsideration which resulted in this en banc decision. Read more