Sueta v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

Jean Sueta (Claimant) petitions for review of the order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) to dismiss Claimant’s utilization review petition for lack of jurisdiction due to the provider’s failure to timely supply medical records to the Utilization Review Organization (URO).

Section 306(f.l)(6) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) 1 permits an employer to seek utilization review (UR) to determine if the medical treatment provided to a claimant is reasonable and necessary by having that…