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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) vacated its prior order granting reconsideration and dismissed the applicant's petition. The WCAB determined that the applicant's petition sought reconsideration of an interim procedural order, not a final decision, which is not appealable. Even if the merits were considered, the WCAB would have affirmed the judge's decision, finding the QME report timely and deferring a decision on treatment authorization until a PQME urological report was issued.
, MANUEL FERNIZA, vs. , RENT A CENTER, INC.; FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY/ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY, 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 (WCAB) vacated its prior order granting reconsideration and dismissed the applicant's petition. The WCAB determined that the applicant's petition sought reconsideration of an interim procedural order, not a final decision, which is not appealable. Even if the merits were considered, the WCAB would have affirmed the judge's decision, finding the QME report timely and deferring a decision on treatment authorization until a PQME urological report was issued.
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