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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the WCJ's order to appoint an Independent Medical Examiner (IME). The Board found the WCJ improperly bypassed the established procedure for selecting a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) when the original QME became unavailable. Instead, the matter must return to the trial level to follow the Administrative Director's rules for appointing a replacement QME. This ensures the defendant's right to participate in the physician selection process.
JEREMY CHISSIE vs. REIBES AUTO PARTS, LLC, PACIFIC COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the WCJ's order to appoint an Independent Medical Examiner (IME). The Board found the WCJ improperly bypassed the established procedure for selecting a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) when the original QME became unavailable. Instead, the matter must return to the trial level to follow the Administrative Director's rules for appointing a replacement QME. This ensures the defendant's right to participate in the physician selection process.
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