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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision finding no temporary or permanent disability from a work-related cervical spine injury. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports did not constitute substantial evidence due to inconsistencies and lack of basis, particularly regarding the causation of the injury. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the record. This includes potentially obtaining supplemental reports from the QME after reviewing additional chiropractic records or appointing a new medical examiner.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision finding no temporary or permanent disability from a work-related cervical spine injury. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports did not constitute substantial evidence due to inconsistencies and lack of basis, particularly regarding the causation of the injury. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the record. This includes potentially obtaining supplemental reports from the QME after reviewing additional chiropractic records or appointing a new medical examiner.
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