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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, overturning the trial judge's decision to strike a Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report. The WCAB found no disqualifying conflict of interest for Dr. Gabriel, despite co-authored articles and past professional association with another dentist, Dr. Schames. Furthermore, the Board deemed the defendant's motion to strike Dr. Gabriel untimely due to a nearly three-year delay after his deposition. The case is affirmed with an amendment finding Dr. Gabriel free of conflict, and the defendant's motion is denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, overturning the trial judge's decision to strike a Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report. The WCAB found no disqualifying conflict of interest for Dr. Gabriel, despite co-authored articles and past professional association with another dentist, Dr. Schames. Furthermore, the Board deemed the defendant's motion to strike Dr. Gabriel untimely due to a nearly three-year delay after his deposition. The case is affirmed with an amendment finding Dr. Gabriel free of conflict, and the defendant's motion is denied.
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