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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration, finding their prior order was not a final decision and thus not subject to reconsideration. The Board also denied the defendant's petition for removal, upholding their authority to develop the record further. This was based on inconsistencies and lack of explanation in the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) reports regarding the applicant's impairment. The AME will be provided with the complete formal DEU rating and a discussion of substantial medical evidence principles to issue a supplemental report.
HAI GRIFFIN vs. CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY EAST, SCIF STATE EMPLOYEES EXNARD (Adjusting Agency) 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, finding their prior order was not a final decision and thus not subject to reconsideration. The Board also denied the defendant's petition for removal, upholding their authority to develop the record further. This was based on inconsistencies and lack of explanation in the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) reports regarding the applicant's impairment. The AME will be provided with the complete formal DEU rating and a discussion of substantial medical evidence principles to issue a supplemental report.
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