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These are only considered payable where the mattress being purchased is not compatible with the employee's existing base set.
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Example |
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An employee, with a compensable back injury, is required to purchase a mattress to assist supporting his spine. |
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As the bed used prior to his injury was a waterbed, its base is unsuitable as a base to the mattress which is required. |
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Under the circumstances, it is reasonable to purchase the mattress and base as medical treatment under section 16. |