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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order was not a final decision. Removal was granted on the Board's own motion to address procedural defects. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision regarding the admissibility of medical evidence. The issue centers on whether the defendant properly followed QME selection procedures given changes in applicant's counsel.
Edward Williams vs. Barrett Business Services, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order was not a final decision. Removal was granted on the Board's own motion to address procedural defects. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision regarding the admissibility of medical evidence. The issue centers on whether the defendant properly followed QME selection procedures given changes in applicant's counsel.
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