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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal, overturning a prior finding that the employer's request for a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel was untimely. The Board found that the employer's request for an orthopedic surgeon panel was timely, based on an updated interpretation of Labor Code section 4062.2 and applicable time computation rules. This decision allows the employer to obtain a QME evaluation in their preferred specialty, preventing potential prejudice.
DAVID MURRAY vs. COUNTY OF MONTEREY, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Salinas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal, overturning a prior finding that the employer's request for a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel was untimely. The Board found that the employer's request for an orthopedic surgeon panel was timely, based on an updated interpretation of Labor Code section 4062.2 and applicable time computation rules. This decision allows the employer to obtain a QME evaluation in their preferred specialty, preventing potential prejudice.
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