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This case involves a dispute over whether defendant's communication with a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) violated Labor Code section 4062.3. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and removal, rescinding the original Findings and Award. The WCAB will return the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ. This action is taken to align the decision with the recent en banc opinion in Suon v. California Dairies regarding violations of section 4062.3.
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This case involves a dispute over whether defendant's communication with a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) violated Labor Code section 4062.3. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and removal, rescinding the original Findings and Award. The WCAB will return the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ. This action is taken to align the decision with the recent en banc opinion in Suon v. California Dairies regarding violations of section 4062.3.
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