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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of 26% permanent disability. The applicant argued the agreed medical evaluator's (AME) report lacked substantial evidence due to alleged improper communication by the defense regarding x-ray reports. However, the Board found the applicant waived any objection by agreeing to the AME's review of the x-rays and cooperating with their creation. Furthermore, the Board agreed with the trial judge that the applicant failed to demonstrate how any purportedly unreviewed medical reports would have changed the AME's opinion.
EULOGIO SANCHEZ-AGUILAR vs. PODESTA PACKING, U.S. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Stockton. 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 Stockton.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of 26% permanent disability. The applicant argued the agreed medical evaluator's (AME) report lacked substantial evidence due to alleged improper communication by the defense regarding x-ray reports. However, the Board found the applicant waived any objection by agreeing to the AME's review of the x-rays and cooperating with their creation. Furthermore, the Board agreed with the trial judge that the applicant failed to demonstrate how any purportedly unreviewed medical reports would have changed the AME's opinion.
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