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PAULA McKENNEY vs. INLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Feb 26, 2018
Long Beach
ADJ9544109

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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim for an applicant who sustained injuries to her neck, spine, elbow, hip, and psyche. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award that included 68% permanent disability and the exclusion of a QME report. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, clarifying that the August 15, 2017 report from Dr. Clark is excluded from evidence. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the defendant failed to prove prior permanent disability apportionment and that the exclusion of Dr. Clark's report was proper.

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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim for an applicant who sustained injuries to her neck, spine, elbow, hip, and psyche. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award that included 68% permanent disability and the exclusion of a QME report. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, clarifying that the August 15, 2017 report from Dr. Clark is excluded from evidence. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the defendant failed to prove prior permanent disability apportionment and that the exclusion of Dr. Clark's report was proper.

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PAULA McKENNEY vs. INLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY (2018) – Long Beach | CompFox