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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied her request for an additional neurology Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The applicant sustained admitted injuries including to her spine and shoulder, and also claimed headaches. Her treating physician recommended a neurology consult twice, and the applicant testified about worsening headaches post-injury. The Board found that these factors constituted good cause and demonstrated significant prejudice, warranting the appointment of a neurology QME panel.
ETHERY AMARI vs. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Pomona. 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 Pomona.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied her request for an additional neurology Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The applicant sustained admitted injuries including to her spine and shoulder, and also claimed headaches. Her treating physician recommended a neurology consult twice, and the applicant testified about worsening headaches post-injury. The Board found that these factors constituted good cause and demonstrated significant prejudice, warranting the appointment of a neurology QME panel.
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