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The applicant sought removal of a prior order designating Dr. Georgis as the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) due to issues with the replacement panel's issuance. The WCAB granted reconsideration solely to amend the order to reflect a stipulation between the parties regarding the applicant's employment dates and injuries. The WCAB otherwise affirmed the prior order, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm to justify removal of the QME determination. The core issue of the QME's propriety was not fully resolved, but the parties' stipulation was incorporated.
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The applicant sought removal of a prior order designating Dr. Georgis as the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) due to issues with the replacement panel's issuance. The WCAB granted reconsideration solely to amend the order to reflect a stipulation between the parties regarding the applicant's employment dates and injuries. The WCAB otherwise affirmed the prior order, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm to justify removal of the QME determination. The core issue of the QME's propriety was not fully resolved, but the parties' stipulation was incorporated.
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