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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal because the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order to obtain a replacement QME and take the case off calendar lacked proper findings and supporting evidence. The Board found the record deficient, lacking stipulated facts and properly admitted documentary evidence as required by law. Consequently, the WCJ's January 7, 2020 order was rescinded. The matter is now returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision that adheres to evidentiary and record-keeping requirements.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal because the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order to obtain a replacement QME and take the case off calendar lacked proper findings and supporting evidence. The Board found the record deficient, lacking stipulated facts and properly admitted documentary evidence as required by law. Consequently, the WCJ's January 7, 2020 order was rescinded. The matter is now returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision that adheres to evidentiary and record-keeping requirements.
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