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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed applicant Mary Jackson's petition for removal of an order disqualifying Dr. Max Moses as the agreed medical evaluator (AME). The WCAB found that while Jackson engaged in prohibited ex parte communication by sending unauthorized records to Dr. Moses, she did not demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm to warrant full removal. Therefore, the WCAB granted removal to modify the order, allowing Dr. Moses' reports prior to November 4, 2014, to remain admissible while upholding his disqualification as AME.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed applicant Mary Jackson's petition for removal of an order disqualifying Dr. Max Moses as the agreed medical evaluator (AME). The WCAB found that while Jackson engaged in prohibited ex parte communication by sending unauthorized records to Dr. Moses, she did not demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm to warrant full removal. Therefore, the WCAB granted removal to modify the order, allowing Dr. Moses' reports prior to November 4, 2014, to remain admissible while upholding his disqualification as AME.
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