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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is not a final order. However, the Board granted removal to address issues with defective QME panels. The Board rescinded the prior award and ordered the WCJ to appoint a regular physician if the parties cannot agree on an Agreed Medical Examiner. This action aims to resolve the ongoing delays and procedural defects in selecting a QME for the applicant's evaluation.
Geoconda Acevedo vs. Reliable Caregivers, PEGASUS RISK MANAGEMENT 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 Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is not a final order. However, the Board granted removal to address issues with defective QME panels. The Board rescinded the prior award and ordered the WCJ to appoint a regular physician if the parties cannot agree on an Agreed Medical Examiner. This action aims to resolve the ongoing delays and procedural defects in selecting a QME for the applicant's evaluation.
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