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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the Finding & Order and the Order Approving Compromise and Release. This action was taken because the defense counsel improperly sent non-medical records, including a Facebook page printout, to the Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) despite applicant's timely objection. Additionally, the Compromise and Release was improperly approved as a walk-through settlement without applicant's attorney present and without proper verification or referral to an Information and Assistance Officer. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the Finding & Order and the Order Approving Compromise and Release. This action was taken because the defense counsel improperly sent non-medical records, including a Facebook page printout, to the Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME) despite applicant's timely objection. Additionally, the Compromise and Release was improperly approved as a walk-through settlement without applicant's attorney present and without proper verification or referral to an Information and Assistance Officer. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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