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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award that granted the applicant 89% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was denied due process. The WCAB determined that the applicant's attorney's actions improperly hindered the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The case is returned to the trial level to allow for a proper QME evaluation, with the defendant liable for travel costs.
DIMITRY KOVALENKO vs. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER dba LOS ANGELES GALAXY, GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Anaheim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award that granted the applicant 89% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was denied due process. The WCAB determined that the applicant's attorney's actions improperly hindered the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The case is returned to the trial level to allow for a proper QME evaluation, with the defendant liable for travel costs.
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