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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original Findings and Order. The amendment clarifies that injury AOE/COE was stipulated by the parties to the right elbow, left elbow, and right ankle. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision regarding the need for a neuropsychological examination for the brain and head, and the need for medical treatment. However, the Board rejected the defendant's arguments regarding the appointment of a QME and the admissibility of QME reports, deferring to the WCJ's Report for affirmation on those points.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original Findings and Order. The amendment clarifies that injury AOE/COE was stipulated by the parties to the right elbow, left elbow, and right ankle. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision regarding the need for a neuropsychological examination for the brain and head, and the need for medical treatment. However, the Board rejected the defendant's arguments regarding the appointment of a QME and the admissibility of QME reports, deferring to the WCJ's Report for affirmation on those points.
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