CompFox AI Summary
In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision regarding applicant's chosen Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The Board granted reconsideration to defer issues of attorney's fees and penalties, while affirming the award of $3,937.50 for the QME's medical-legal reports. The Board found the applicant correctly followed pre-2005 QME selection procedures and that service on the defendant's adjuster, not counsel, did not prejudice the defendant. The matter was returned to the trial level to further develop the record concerning penalties and attorney fees.
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In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision regarding applicant's chosen Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The Board granted reconsideration to defer issues of attorney's fees and penalties, while affirming the award of $3,937.50 for the QME's medical-legal reports. The Board found the applicant correctly followed pre-2005 QME selection procedures and that service on the defendant's adjuster, not counsel, did not prejudice the defendant. The matter was returned to the trial level to further develop the record concerning penalties and attorney fees.
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