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The applicant sought reconsideration of a finding that her psychiatric injury was not a compensable consequence of her industrial neck and elbow injuries. The Board found that the prior QME's report, which applicant sought to admit, should have been considered as it was not properly excluded. The Board also noted that the subsequent QME's report did not review the prior QME's findings, potentially rendering it incomplete. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the matter for further proceedings to admit the prior QME's report and allow the subsequent QME to review it.
VALERIE DAILEY vs. SCRIPPS HEALTH is a workers' compensation case decided in San Diego. 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 San Diego.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a finding that her psychiatric injury was not a compensable consequence of her industrial neck and elbow injuries. The Board found that the prior QME's report, which applicant sought to admit, should have been considered as it was not properly excluded. The Board also noted that the subsequent QME's report did not review the prior QME's findings, potentially rendering it incomplete. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the matter for further proceedings to admit the prior QME's report and allow the subsequent QME to review it.
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