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The defendant petitioned for removal, challenging the WCJ's decision to validate a chiropractic QME panel. The applicant failed to follow the rule requiring justification for requesting a specialty other than the treating physician's. However, the defendant's objection to the QME panel was deemed untimely as it was not raised with the Medical Unit promptly. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate prejudice or irreparable harm.
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The defendant petitioned for removal, challenging the WCJ's decision to validate a chiropractic QME panel. The applicant failed to follow the rule requiring justification for requesting a specialty other than the treating physician's. However, the defendant's objection to the QME panel was deemed untimely as it was not raised with the Medical Unit promptly. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate prejudice or irreparable harm.
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