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The applicant sought a QME panel in psychology for a claimed psychiatric injury after orthopedic and internal medicine evaluations. The WCJ denied the request, finding no substantial medical evidence for a psychological QME. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and found good cause for a psychological QME panel. This decision allows the applicant to pursue necessary medical-legal discovery regarding her disputed psychological injury claim.
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The applicant sought a QME panel in psychology for a claimed psychiatric injury after orthopedic and internal medicine evaluations. The WCJ denied the request, finding no substantial medical evidence for a psychological QME. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and found good cause for a psychological QME panel. This decision allows the applicant to pursue necessary medical-legal discovery regarding her disputed psychological injury claim.
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