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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal and rescinded the WCJ's order to proceed with a PQME. The WCJ's prior order disqualified an AME due to an ex parte communication. However, the Board found the record inadequate for decision as it lacked stipulated issues and admitted exhibits, violating proper procedure. The case is returned to the trial level to create a sufficient record before any further decisions are made.
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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal and rescinded the WCJ's order to proceed with a PQME. The WCJ's prior order disqualified an AME due to an ex parte communication. However, the Board found the record inadequate for decision as it lacked stipulated issues and admitted exhibits, violating proper procedure. The case is returned to the trial level to create a sufficient record before any further decisions are made.
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