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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinded a prior order, and returned the case to the trial level. The WCJ had ordered a replacement QME panel because the current QME could not schedule a deposition within 120 days, a reason not explicitly listed in the regulations for a replacement panel. The Board found the WCJ's order was issued without an evidentiary record, preventing proper review. Further proceedings are required to establish an evidentiary basis for any decision regarding a replacement QME.
WANDA YONGE vs. LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinded a prior order, and returned the case to the trial level. The WCJ had ordered a replacement QME panel because the current QME could not schedule a deposition within 120 days, a reason not explicitly listed in the regulations for a replacement panel. The Board found the WCJ's order was issued without an evidentiary record, preventing proper review. Further proceedings are required to establish an evidentiary basis for any decision regarding a replacement QME.
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