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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior decision that denied a psychiatric Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The WCAB found that the administrative law judge improperly decided the issue of good cause to reopen, rather than the sole issue presented for trial: entitlement to a PQME in psychiatry. Granting removal was necessary due to potential prejudice and due process concerns. The Board substituted its own order, granting the applicant's request for a PQME in psychiatry.
GABRIELA ARROYO vs. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior decision that denied a psychiatric Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The WCAB found that the administrative law judge improperly decided the issue of good cause to reopen, rather than the sole issue presented for trial: entitlement to a PQME in psychiatry. Granting removal was necessary due to potential prejudice and due process concerns. The Board substituted its own order, granting the applicant's request for a PQME in psychiatry.
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