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The Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, upholding the WCJ's order for a second psychiatric QME panel. The WCJ correctly exercised discretion to further develop the record regarding the applicant's psychological injury claim, which arose as a consequence of an admitted thumb injury. While this order delayed the trial, it was deemed necessary for judicial economy and to ensure a fully developed record. The Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm to the defendant, rendering removal an inappropriate remedy.
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The Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, upholding the WCJ's order for a second psychiatric QME panel. The WCJ correctly exercised discretion to further develop the record regarding the applicant's psychological injury claim, which arose as a consequence of an admitted thumb injury. While this order delayed the trial, it was deemed necessary for judicial economy and to ensure a fully developed record. The Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm to the defendant, rendering removal an inappropriate remedy.
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