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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision, finding that the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion regarding the applicant's neck injury was not substantial evidence. This was due to the AME's failure to review relevant medical records and consider the applicant's subsequent neck surgery. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record, including potentially obtaining a supplemental opinion from the AME or appointing a new medical examiner.
AURELIA SANCHEZ vs. PARACELSUS HEALTH CORP. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision, finding that the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion regarding the applicant's neck injury was not substantial evidence. This was due to the AME's failure to review relevant medical records and consider the applicant's subsequent neck surgery. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record, including potentially obtaining a supplemental opinion from the AME or appointing a new medical examiner.
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