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The Appeals Board granted removal to amend a WCJ's decision, specifically deleting a finding that excluded PQME Dr. Amster's evidence. CIGA sought removal arguing the exclusion of Dr. Amster's reports, which supported its claim of a later cumulative trauma injury, caused prejudice. The Board found Dr. Amster was improperly selected as PQME due to CIGA's procedural errors but affirmed the need for further development of the medical record through Dr. Abelow's supplemental report. While granting removal to correct the exclusion of Amster, the Board affirmed the rest of the WCJ's F&O.
Susan Petrillo vs. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, California Insurance Guarantee Association, Fremont Compensation Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Sierra Memorial Miners Hospital, American Zurich Insurance Company, Tristar Risk Management, Siera Nevada Memorial Hospital is a workers' compensation case decided in Redding. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Redding.
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The Appeals Board granted removal to amend a WCJ's decision, specifically deleting a finding that excluded PQME Dr. Amster's evidence. CIGA sought removal arguing the exclusion of Dr. Amster's reports, which supported its claim of a later cumulative trauma injury, caused prejudice. The Board found Dr. Amster was improperly selected as PQME due to CIGA's procedural errors but affirmed the need for further development of the medical record through Dr. Abelow's supplemental report. While granting removal to correct the exclusion of Amster, the Board affirmed the rest of the WCJ's F&O.
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