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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinded a discovery order allowing the applicant to submit non-medical documents to a PQME, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board found the original order to be an interlocutory discovery decision, not a final one, thus dismissing the petition for reconsideration. The Board determined that a proper evidentiary record was lacking to support the WCJ's order, requiring a hearing to allow both parties to present evidence.
JENNIFER GUZMAN vs. CITY OF BRENTWOOD is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinded a discovery order allowing the applicant to submit non-medical documents to a PQME, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board found the original order to be an interlocutory discovery decision, not a final one, thus dismissing the petition for reconsideration. The Board determined that a proper evidentiary record was lacking to support the WCJ's order, requiring a hearing to allow both parties to present evidence.
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