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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior Order that rejected Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Dr. Miner's reports. While agreeing Dr. Miner's reports lacked substantial evidence, the Board found the WCJ erred in ordering a new QME panel. Instead, the Board remanded the case to the WCJ to further develop the record, potentially by appointing a regular physician given the applicant's pro per status.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior Order that rejected Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Dr. Miner's reports. While agreeing Dr. Miner's reports lacked substantial evidence, the Board found the WCJ erred in ordering a new QME panel. Instead, the Board remanded the case to the WCJ to further develop the record, potentially by appointing a regular physician given the applicant's pro per status.
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