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KAREN SCHNEIDER vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS, COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL, legally uninsured, administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Feb 02, 2017
Fresno
ADJ9328357

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Karen Schneider's petition for reconsideration in case ADJ9328357. The Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ), finding no good reason to disregard the opinion of the agreed medical evaluator. The WCJ had properly relied on the AME's expertise and neutrality. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied based on the record and the WCJ's report.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Karen Schneider's petition for reconsideration in case ADJ9328357. The Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ), finding no good reason to disregard the opinion of the agreed medical evaluator. The WCJ had properly relied on the AME's expertise and neutrality. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied based on the record and the WCJ's report.

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KAREN SCHNEIDER vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS, COALINGA STATE HOSPITAL, legally uninsured, administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND (2017) – Fresno | CompFox