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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior award. The WCJ improperly relied solely on applicant's self-procured physician's report for findings on cervical and lumbar spine injury and permanent disability. Amended Labor Code section 4605 requires any self-procured medical opinions to be addressed by a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or authorized treating physician, which did not occur. The case is returned for further medical development, specifically requiring the QME to address the self-procured physician's opinions.
CHARLES TREJO vs. NORTHRUP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior award. The WCJ improperly relied solely on applicant's self-procured physician's report for findings on cervical and lumbar spine injury and permanent disability. Amended Labor Code section 4605 requires any self-procured medical opinions to be addressed by a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or authorized treating physician, which did not occur. The case is returned for further medical development, specifically requiring the QME to address the self-procured physician's opinions.
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