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The WCAB dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration as it was not from a final order. However, the Board granted removal, finding the applicant prejudiced by the WCJ's order to refer the cumulative trauma issue to a new physician. The Board concluded that the existing PQME, Dr. Xeller, demonstrated sufficient understanding of cumulative trauma and had expressed willingness to re-examine the applicant with additional information. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's order and returned the case for further proceedings, including a re-examination by Dr. Xeller.
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The WCAB dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration as it was not from a final order. However, the Board granted removal, finding the applicant prejudiced by the WCJ's order to refer the cumulative trauma issue to a new physician. The Board concluded that the existing PQME, Dr. Xeller, demonstrated sufficient understanding of cumulative trauma and had expressed willingness to re-examine the applicant with additional information. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's order and returned the case for further proceedings, including a re-examination by Dr. Xeller.
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