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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award due to insufficient medical evidence regarding permanent disability. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) failed to adequately explain his deviation from a strict AMA Guides rating, specifically by not elaborating on the impact on activities of daily living. The matter was returned to the trial level for further development of the record, including potential supplemental reporting or deposition of the PQME, to ensure substantial justice.
CORY ALLRED vs. RST CRANES, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award due to insufficient medical evidence regarding permanent disability. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) failed to adequately explain his deviation from a strict AMA Guides rating, specifically by not elaborating on the impact on activities of daily living. The matter was returned to the trial level for further development of the record, including potential supplemental reporting or deposition of the PQME, to ensure substantial justice.
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