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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant sought to have a medical evaluation by an anesthesiologist or neurologist, arguing the chosen Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME), an orthopedist, lacked the necessary expertise for her specific nerve pain. The Board found the petition untimely and upheld the WCJ's recommendation for dismissal.
CHRISTIE GAYNES vs. GRANITE ROCK COMPANY, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant sought to have a medical evaluation by an anesthesiologist or neurologist, arguing the chosen Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME), an orthopedist, lacked the necessary expertise for her specific nerve pain. The Board found the petition untimely and upheld the WCJ's recommendation for dismissal.
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