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This case concerns the applicant's claim for Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) benefits, which was initially denied by the WCJ who excluded Dr. Chen's medical reports as inadmissible doctor shopping. The applicant appealed, arguing Dr. Chen's reports were admissible and not duplicative of Dr. Lockwood's initial, incomplete report. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior order, finding the applicant should not be denied benefits solely due to the exclusion of Dr. Chen's reports, and returned the matter to the trial level to allow the applicant to obtain supplemental reporting from Dr. Lockwood to address his SIBTF eligibility.
George Ramirez, Jr vs. Preston Pipelines, Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund is a workers' compensation case decided in San Jose. 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 Jose.
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This case concerns the applicant's claim for Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) benefits, which was initially denied by the WCJ who excluded Dr. Chen's medical reports as inadmissible "doctor shopping." The applicant appealed, arguing Dr. Chen's reports were admissible and not duplicative of Dr. Lockwood's initial, incomplete report. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior order, finding the applicant should not be denied benefits solely due to the exclusion of Dr. Chen's reports, and returned the matter to the trial level to allow the applicant to obtain supplemental reporting from Dr. Lockwood to address his SIBTF eligibility.
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