CompFox AI Summary
This case concerns the applicant's petition for removal to obtain necessary psychiatric and neurological QME evaluations. The applicant argues that proceeding to trial without this medical evidence would cause irreparable harm due to a severe depressive condition. While the WCJ initially denied reopening discovery, they acknowledged compelling reasons for further medical reporting. The Appeals Board granted the petition for removal, converting the trial date to a status conference to allow the WCJ to facilitate a schedule for obtaining the required medical discovery and ensure substantial justice.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
This case concerns the applicant's petition for removal to obtain necessary psychiatric and neurological QME evaluations. The applicant argues that proceeding to trial without this medical evidence would cause irreparable harm due to a severe depressive condition. While the WCJ initially denied reopening discovery, they acknowledged compelling reasons for further medical reporting. The Appeals Board granted the petition for removal, converting the trial date to a status conference to allow the WCJ to facilitate a schedule for obtaining the required medical discovery and ensure substantial justice.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.