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This case involves defendant's petition for reconsideration of a finding of total permanent disability due to an admitted industrial right ankle injury complicated by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Defendant argues the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report lacks substantial evidence due to failure to review prior injury records and for not using DRE ratings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to admit a supplemental QME report that reviewed the prior injury records and did not alter the QME's opinions. The Board intends to admit this supplemental report unless good cause is shown within 15 days.
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This case involves defendant's petition for reconsideration of a finding of total permanent disability due to an admitted industrial right ankle injury complicated by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Defendant argues the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report lacks substantial evidence due to failure to review prior injury records and for not using DRE ratings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to admit a supplemental QME report that reviewed the prior injury records and did not alter the QME's opinions. The Board intends to admit this supplemental report unless good cause is shown within 15 days.
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