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The Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding a WCJ order that effectively struck a disqualified PQME's reports. The Board found the record incomplete because these reports were not properly admitted as evidence. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including evidence admission and a new decision, to ensure a complete record and legal basis for any ruling.
HOWARD ROBERTS vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION - PLEASANT VALLEY STATE PRISON is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding a WCJ order that effectively struck a disqualified PQME's reports. The Board found the record incomplete because these reports were not properly admitted as evidence. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including evidence admission and a new decision, to ensure a complete record and legal basis for any ruling.
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