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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for removal and reconsideration as untimely, as it was filed 34 days after the order was served. The petition argued the administrative law judge erred by ordering treatment outside the Medical Provider Network, but the board found the petition was filed beyond the jurisdictional time limits. Furthermore, the board noted that the order compelling the defendant to arrange for a PQME evaluation and other examinations was not a final order, which is required for reconsideration. Therefore, both petitions were dismissed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for removal and reconsideration as untimely, as it was filed 34 days after the order was served. The petition argued the administrative law judge erred by ordering treatment outside the Medical Provider Network, but the board found the petition was filed beyond the jurisdictional time limits. Furthermore, the board noted that the order compelling the defendant to arrange for a PQME evaluation and other examinations was not a final order, which is required for reconsideration. Therefore, both petitions were dismissed.
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