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In this case, the defendant hospital sought removal after the WCJ ordered a chiropractic QME panel, arguing chiropractors were unqualified for the applicant's knee injury. The defendant had initially requested an orthopedic surgeon QME, but their request was rejected by the Medical Unit as incomplete. The Appeals Board found the defendant's initial request substantially complied with regulations and was improperly rejected. Therefore, the Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and directed the Medical Unit to issue a panel of orthopedic surgery QMEs.
MARIA SOTO vs. CCC HOSPITALITY PISMO, LLC dba SEACREST OCEANFRONT HOTEL, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Goleta. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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In this case, the defendant hospital sought removal after the WCJ ordered a chiropractic QME panel, arguing chiropractors were unqualified for the applicant's knee injury. The defendant had initially requested an orthopedic surgeon QME, but their request was rejected by the Medical Unit as incomplete. The Appeals Board found the defendant's initial request substantially complied with regulations and was improperly rejected. Therefore, the Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and directed the Medical Unit to issue a panel of orthopedic surgery QMEs.
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