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The defendant sought removal of a WCJ's finding that an orthopedic QME was not authorized to select an internal medicine QME, arguing Administrative Director Rule 32 permitted it. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to demonstrate. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning and concluded reconsideration would be an adequate remedy.
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The defendant sought removal of a WCJ's finding that an orthopedic QME was not authorized to select an internal medicine QME, arguing Administrative Director Rule 32 permitted it. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to demonstrate. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning and concluded reconsideration would be an adequate remedy.
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