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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator's (PQME) reports lacked substantial evidence due to alleged inaccuracies. The Board found that while minor errors existed in the PQME's reports, they sufficiently detailed the injury mechanism and applicant's job duties, aligning with the applicant's credible testimony. However, the Board amended the original award to defer the issue of temporary disability indemnity payment, remanding the matter for further proceedings to clarify potential duplicative payments and the impact of the 104-week cap.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator's (PQME) reports lacked substantial evidence due to alleged inaccuracies. The Board found that while minor errors existed in the PQME's reports, they sufficiently detailed the injury mechanism and applicant's job duties, aligning with the applicant's credible testimony. However, the Board amended the original award to defer the issue of temporary disability indemnity payment, remanding the matter for further proceedings to clarify potential duplicative payments and the impact of the 104-week cap.
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