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This case involves a worker seeking to reopen his workers' compensation claim based on alleged new and further disability. The applicant argued that a Qualified Medical Evaluator's report used by the judge was improperly admitted. However, the Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant waived his objection by not raising it until trial, effectively permitting doctor shopping. The Board also affirmed the administrative law judge's reliance on the evaluator's report over the treating physician's, finding no compelling reason to overturn the determination of no new and further disability.
JOSE GALARRETA vs. H.R. STAFFING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involves a worker seeking to reopen his workers' compensation claim based on alleged new and further disability. The applicant argued that a Qualified Medical Evaluator's report used by the judge was improperly admitted. However, the Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant waived his objection by not raising it until trial, effectively permitting "doctor shopping." The Board also affirmed the administrative law judge's reliance on the evaluator's report over the treating physician's, finding no compelling reason to overturn the determination of no new and further disability.
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