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The Appeals Board denied reconsideration and dismissed removal, upholding the WCJ's findings. Applicant sought contempt charges and attorney's fees due to an ex parte communication with a PQME, but the Board found such remedies discretionary and not mandated under the circumstances. Declaratory relief regarding PQME report admissibility is premature; admissibility will be determined at trial. The Board dismissed removal as reconsideration is the proper procedural remedy for this final order.
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The Appeals Board denied reconsideration and dismissed removal, upholding the WCJ's findings. Applicant sought contempt charges and attorney's fees due to an ex parte communication with a PQME, but the Board found such remedies discretionary and not mandated under the circumstances. Declaratory relief regarding PQME report admissibility is premature; admissibility will be determined at trial. The Board dismissed removal as reconsideration is the proper procedural remedy for this final order.
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