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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior findings and ordering that reports from Drs. Miner and Van de Bittner be admitted into the record and provided to the IME. The Board found it was error to strike these reports, as admissibility and substantiality are distinct issues, and the IME should review all relevant evidence for a complete evaluation. Consequently, the record will be further developed, and the defendant CIGA's petition for reconsideration was dismissed.
RONALD PHILPOT vs. PERFORMANCE DAIRY SERVICES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, ULLICO CASUALTY COMPANY, IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior findings and ordering that reports from Drs. Miner and Van de Bittner be admitted into the record and provided to the IME. The Board found it was error to strike these reports, as admissibility and substantiality are distinct issues, and the IME should review all relevant evidence for a complete evaluation. Consequently, the record will be further developed, and the defendant CIGA's petition for reconsideration was dismissed.
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