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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Servis Air LLC's petition for removal. The employer sought to overturn an order for an additional Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel in psychology. The Board found good cause for the psyche evaluation, as the applicant's depression was noted by a pain medicine specialist but was outside his expertise. Although the applicant's delay in raising the psyche injury claim was noted, the Board found no substantial prejudice to the defendant. Reconsideration remains an adequate remedy if the issue ultimately leads to an adverse decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Servis Air LLC's petition for removal. The employer sought to overturn an order for an additional Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel in psychology. The Board found good cause for the psyche evaluation, as the applicant's depression was noted by a pain medicine specialist but was outside his expertise. Although the applicant's delay in raising the psyche injury claim was noted, the Board found no substantial prejudice to the defendant. Reconsideration remains an adequate remedy if the issue ultimately leads to an adverse decision.
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