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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted applicant James Miller's petition for removal, rescinding an order compelling his attendance at a medical examination. The WCAB clarified that when an unrepresented applicant objects to a utilization review denial of treatment, the employer must provide a QME panel, and no other medical evaluation may be obtained. The case is returned to the trial level to address the ongoing medical treatment dispute.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted applicant James Miller's petition for removal, rescinding an order compelling his attendance at a medical examination. The WCAB clarified that when an unrepresented applicant objects to a utilization review denial of treatment, the employer must provide a QME panel, and no other medical evaluation may be obtained. The case is returned to the trial level to address the ongoing medical treatment dispute.
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