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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a Finding and Order denying applicant Miguel Castro's claim for injury. Initially, the WCJ found that the applicant's medical evidence was insufficient to prove injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE). However, upon reconsideration, the WCAB agreed with the WCJ that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports were deficient and did not constitute substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the matter was remanded for further proceedings to develop the medical record, potentially by allowing the QME to supplement their reports.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a Finding and Order denying applicant Miguel Castro's claim for injury. Initially, the WCJ found that the applicant's medical evidence was insufficient to prove injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE). However, upon reconsideration, the WCAB agreed with the WCJ that the Qualified Medical Examiner's (QME) reports were deficient and did not constitute substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the matter was remanded for further proceedings to develop the medical record, potentially by allowing the QME to supplement their reports.
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