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Applicant sought reconsideration of an order requiring an additional Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel for alleged back and neck injuries, arguing it would cause undue delay as another QME had already addressed these parts. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, treating it as a petition for removal, which was subsequently granted. The Board rescinded the underlying decision and returned the case to the trial level, instructing for further proceedings to properly develop the medical record. It also emphasized the importance of correct QME panel procedures and noted the defendant's waiver regarding a second QME.
THOMAS GALLEGOS vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY STATE OF CALIFORNIA is a workers' compensation case decided in Lodi. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Applicant sought reconsideration of an order requiring an additional Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel for alleged back and neck injuries, arguing it would cause undue delay as another QME had already addressed these parts. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, treating it as a petition for removal, which was subsequently granted. The Board rescinded the underlying decision and returned the case to the trial level, instructing for further proceedings to properly develop the medical record. It also emphasized the importance of correct QME panel procedures and noted the defendant's waiver regarding a second QME.
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