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This case involves Lilia Tamayo's workers' compensation claim against Serra Manufacturing Corporation. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) vacated a trial submission to develop the medical record, specifically ordering panels of Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). The defendant sought removal, arguing this was an inappropriate method for record development. The Appeals Board denied removal, agreeing with the WCJ that the record needed development but finding the ordered method of seeking supplemental opinions from the treating physician inappropriate based on prior precedent. The Board affirmed the WCJ's order for further development, though it did not specify the exact procedure pending further action.
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This case involves Lilia Tamayo's workers' compensation claim against Serra Manufacturing Corporation. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) vacated a trial submission to develop the medical record, specifically ordering panels of Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). The defendant sought removal, arguing this was an inappropriate method for record development. The Appeals Board denied removal, agreeing with the WCJ that the record needed development but finding the ordered method of seeking supplemental opinions from the treating physician inappropriate based on prior precedent. The Board affirmed the WCJ's order for further development, though it did not specify the exact procedure pending further action.
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