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The Appeals Board held that the Labor Code does not require an employee to return to the same panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for subsequent injury claims, and found that Rule 35.5(e), which mandated it, is invalid as it is inconsistent with the Labor Code.
Ismael Navarro vs. City of Montebello, Corvel Corporation is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board held that the Labor Code does not require an employee to return to the same panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for subsequent injury claims, and found that Rule 35.5(e), which mandated it, is invalid as it is inconsistent with the Labor Code.
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