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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) reports lacked substantial evidence for permanent disability and apportionment due to unexplained DRE Category II ratings. However, the Board amended the order to not strike the AME's reports entirely, as good cause was not shown for their exclusion. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record regarding permanent disability and apportionment, potentially through a new AME or QME.
PEDRO SOTELO vs. TRI-STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC. dba PIRATE STAFFING, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION FOR LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE in liquidation, SEDGWICK is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) reports lacked substantial evidence for permanent disability and apportionment due to unexplained DRE Category II ratings. However, the Board amended the order to not strike the AME's reports entirely, as good cause was not shown for their exclusion. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record regarding permanent disability and apportionment, potentially through a new AME or QME.
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