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The Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the WCJ's order to obtain medical records. The Board found no abuse of discretion in the WCJ's decision to submit the case for decision on the existing record, emphasizing that parties presented witnesses and appeared satisfied with their evidence. The Board reasoned that the WCJ observed witness demeanor and credibility, and no reason existed to believe a determination could not be made on the presented testimony. The case was returned to the WCJ for submission on the current record.
KEITH TRIGG vs. ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the WCJ's order to obtain medical records. The Board found no abuse of discretion in the WCJ's decision to submit the case for decision on the existing record, emphasizing that parties presented witnesses and appeared satisfied with their evidence. The Board reasoned that the WCJ observed witness demeanor and credibility, and no reason existed to believe a determination could not be made on the presented testimony. The case was returned to the WCJ for submission on the current record.
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