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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it challenged an interlocutory order for further medical evaluation, not a final decision. The Board also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ properly ordered an evaluation by a pain management specialist, as indicated by the existing QME's recommendation and the applicant's specific medical needs. The Board declined to address allegations of bias as a basis for removal since the original order did not include a finding of bias.
Margaret Riolo vs. Aidells Sausage, Zenith Insurance Company is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it challenged an interlocutory order for further medical evaluation, not a final decision. The Board also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ properly ordered an evaluation by a pain management specialist, as indicated by the existing QME's recommendation and the applicant's specific medical needs. The Board declined to address allegations of bias as a basis for removal since the original order did not include a finding of bias.
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