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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred by substituting his own medical conclusions for those of a qualified medical evaluator. The Board determined that the permanent disability rating was not supported by substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the issue of permanent disability was deferred for redetermination at the trial level, based on the opinion of Dr. Raskin.
ALFONSO CHAVEZ vs. DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred by substituting his own medical conclusions for those of a qualified medical evaluator. The Board determined that the permanent disability rating was not supported by substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the issue of permanent disability was deferred for redetermination at the trial level, based on the opinion of Dr. Raskin.
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