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The applicant sought reconsideration of an order directing a medical-legal evaluation concerning a proposed shoulder surgery. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition because the WCJ's order was an interim procedural ruling, not a final determination of substantive rights or liabilities. Therefore, it was not subject to reconsideration. Even if considered, the petition would likely be denied due to waiver of service objections and insufficient evidence to overturn the UR physician's conclusion.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of an order directing a medical-legal evaluation concerning a proposed shoulder surgery. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition because the WCJ's order was an interim procedural ruling, not a final determination of substantive rights or liabilities. Therefore, it was not subject to reconsideration. Even if considered, the petition would likely be denied due to waiver of service objections and insufficient evidence to overturn the UR physician's conclusion.
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