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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to challenge an order directing the Medical Director to issue a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, arguing it should be in orthopedic surgery. The Board found the order was not a final order, and therefore, not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, even if considered a petition for removal, it would be denied due to a lack of demonstrated significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant's counsel also violated Appeals Board rules by filing a supplemental pleading without permission.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought to challenge an order directing the Medical Director to issue a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, arguing it should be in orthopedic surgery. The Board found the order was not a final order, and therefore, not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, even if considered a petition for removal, it would be denied due to a lack of demonstrated significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant's counsel also violated Appeals Board rules by filing a supplemental pleading without permission.
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