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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration, finding the WCJ's order non-final. Removal was granted to clarify the applicant's claimed injuries, as the medical record required further development beyond Dr. Leonard's report, which was deemed biased and lacking objectivity. The Board vacated the WCJ's order for an AME, permitting parties 30 days to agree on one, or the WCJ may appoint a regular physician.
LYNDA PONSI vs. GONZALEZ UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MONTEREY COUNTY SCHOOLS, JPA is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration, finding the WCJ's order non-final. Removal was granted to clarify the applicant's claimed injuries, as the medical record required further development beyond Dr. Leonard's report, which was deemed biased and lacking objectivity. The Board vacated the WCJ's order for an AME, permitting parties 30 days to agree on one, or the WCJ may appoint a regular physician.
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