Boyles v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Lillie M. Boyles petitions for review of that portion of a workmen’s compensation award which denied to her reimbursement for expense of self-procured medical treatment and attendant transportation.

Petitioner, a cook by occupation, sustained an industrial injury to her neck and back as a result of a fall on March 15, 1965. Respondent, the employer’s insurer, assumed liability and provided medical treatment and weekly temporary disability compensation. A physician for respondent, upon examination of petitioner on June 23, 1965, advised petitioner he was “releasing” her to return to work as of…