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Defendant Orkin LLC sought removal of a WCJ's order for an additional Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) panel in orthopedics. The Appeals Board granted removal because the WCJ's decision was not based on admitted evidence in the record. The WCJ improperly issued the panel without a trial despite defendant's objection. The Board rescinded the order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, emphasizing that submitted documents must be admitted into evidence.
JERRY RAMOS MELCHOR vs. ROLLINS, dba ORKIN LLC, SEDGWICK is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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Defendant Orkin LLC sought removal of a WCJ's order for an additional Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) panel in orthopedics. The Appeals Board granted removal because the WCJ's decision was not based on admitted evidence in the record. The WCJ improperly issued the panel without a trial despite defendant's objection. The Board rescinded the order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, emphasizing that submitted documents must be admitted into evidence.
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