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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reversed an award of spinal surgery for applicant Clay Weldon. The WCAB found that the Agreed Medical Examiner (AME), Dr. Bruce McCormack, provided substantial medical evidence that the surgery was not reasonable or appropriate at this time. Dr. McCormack's opinion, based on the ACOEM Guidelines and his examination, concluded there was no instability or radiculopathy justifying surgery. The WCAB found the WCJ's reasoning for disregarding the AME's opinion insufficient and therefore rescinded the award.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reversed an award of spinal surgery for applicant Clay Weldon. The WCAB found that the Agreed Medical Examiner (AME), Dr. Bruce McCormack, provided substantial medical evidence that the surgery was not reasonable or appropriate at this time. Dr. McCormack's opinion, based on the ACOEM Guidelines and his examination, concluded there was no instability or radiculopathy justifying surgery. The WCAB found the WCJ's reasoning for disregarding the AME's opinion insufficient and therefore rescinded the award.
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