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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's order for an additional orthopedic QME panel, arguing it was an abuse of discretion and caused prejudice. The Appeals Board dismissed the reconsideration petition as the order was not a final decision. However, the Board granted the petition for removal, finding the WCJ erred by ordering the panel based on a QME's recommendation for treatment rather than a disputed medical issue outside the QME's scope. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order, returning the matter for further proceedings.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's order for an additional orthopedic QME panel, arguing it was an abuse of discretion and caused prejudice. The Appeals Board dismissed the reconsideration petition as the order was not a final decision. However, the Board granted the petition for removal, finding the WCJ erred by ordering the panel based on a QME's recommendation for treatment rather than a disputed medical issue outside the QME's scope. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order, returning the matter for further proceedings.
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