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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award that granted the applicant 89% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was denied due process. The WCAB determined that the applicant's attorney's actions improperly hindered the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The case is returned to the trial level to allow for a proper QME evaluation, with the defendant liable for travel costs.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award that granted the applicant 89% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was denied due process. The WCAB determined that the applicant's attorney's actions improperly hindered the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The case is returned to the trial level to allow for a proper QME evaluation, with the defendant liable for travel costs.
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