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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's award of home care to the applicant, ordering the case returned for further proceedings and a new decision. This action stems from disputed stipulations regarding the admissibility of a PQME report and the reliability of a secondary treating physician's recommendations. Key issues to be clarified include the exact stipulations made, the admissibility of medical reports, and the reasonableness and necessity of the proposed 24/7 home care, along with its specific parameters. The WCJ must address these foundational issues before making a new determination on home care.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's award of home care to the applicant, ordering the case returned for further proceedings and a new decision. This action stems from disputed stipulations regarding the admissibility of a PQME report and the reliability of a secondary treating physician's recommendations. Key issues to be clarified include the exact stipulations made, the admissibility of medical reports, and the reasonableness and necessity of the proposed 24/7 home care, along with its specific parameters. The WCJ must address these foundational issues before making a new determination on home care.
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