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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinding the WCJ's order to reopen discovery and admit new vocational expert reports. The Board found the WCJ erred by allowing further discovery beyond the admission of a specific prior report by Dr. Monguio. The case is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to consider Dr. Monguio's December 29, 2008 report regarding apportionment and permanent disability, but not to re-examine all issues or introduce new evidence.
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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinding the WCJ's order to reopen discovery and admit new vocational expert reports. The Board found the WCJ erred by allowing further discovery beyond the admission of a specific prior report by Dr. Monguio. The case is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to consider Dr. Monguio's December 29, 2008 report regarding apportionment and permanent disability, but not to re-examine all issues or introduce new evidence.
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