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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. The Board found the WCJ's order to develop the medical record was not a final order, making reconsideration improper. Furthermore, the Board agreed that the defendant failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds for removal and found the PQME's opinions lacking substantial evidence due to insufficient rationale. The Board affirmed the need to further develop the medical record, specifically by re-evaluating the applicant with her treating physician.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. The Board found the WCJ's order to develop the medical record was not a final order, making reconsideration improper. Furthermore, the Board agreed that the defendant failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds for removal and found the PQME's opinions lacking substantial evidence due to insufficient rationale. The Board affirmed the need to further develop the medical record, specifically by re-evaluating the applicant with her treating physician.
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