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Tue
1
Jun

Ex Parte Communications With A Panel QME

This is a very significant case for workers’ compensation principles. The applicant filed a claim for workers’ compensation death benefits. The case proceeded to a Panel qualified medical evaluator (QME) to determine causation pursuant to section 4062.2 The QME wrote a report. A …
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Sat
1
May

Setting Aside A Stipulation With Request For Award

This is a very significant case for workers’ compensation principles. The applicant filed a specific injury and a cumulative trauma. The case went to trial and the Workers Compensation Judge (WCJ) found each injury was responsible for one half of …
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Thu
1
Apr

Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Process

This is a very significant case for workers’ compensation principles. The applicant suffered an injury to her back. Her primary treating physician referred her to a spine surgeon who recommended surgery. The defendant submitted the request to the “Utilization Review …
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