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This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a shoulder injury and alleged cumulative injuries to the spine, hip, knee, and feet. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded previous findings and remanded the case for further proceedings. Both Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) reports lacked substantial medical evidence regarding causation and apportionment of cumulative injuries. The Board determined that further development of the record is necessary, preferably through an agreed medical examiner or appointment of a regular physician.
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This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a shoulder injury and alleged cumulative injuries to the spine, hip, knee, and feet. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded previous findings and remanded the case for further proceedings. Both Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) reports lacked substantial medical evidence regarding causation and apportionment of cumulative injuries. The Board determined that further development of the record is necessary, preferably through an agreed medical examiner or appointment of a regular physician.
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