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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted applicant's Petition for Removal because the WCJ's decision lacked a proper record. The WCJ failed to hold an evidentiary hearing or receive evidence on the issue of additional QME panels. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the case for further proceedings at the trial level. This ensures a complete record for meaningful review, as mandated by statute and precedent.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted applicant's Petition for Removal because the WCJ's decision lacked a proper record. The WCJ failed to hold an evidentiary hearing or receive evidence on the issue of additional QME panels. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the case for further proceedings at the trial level. This ensures a complete record for meaningful review, as mandated by statute and precedent.
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