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The applicant, Naomi Rivers, sought reconsideration of a Findings, Award, and Order (FA&O) from December 23, 2024, which found an injury to her left leg but no permanent disability based on a Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report. The applicant contended that the QME, Dr. Anthony Fenison, failed to adequately account for her current medical condition and relied on outdated information by not reviewing updated medical records from Dr. James Rho. The Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, rescinded the original FA&O, and substituted it with an order deferring permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees pending further development of the record. This includes a reevaluation of the applicant by Dr. Fenison, incorporating all updated medical records.
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The applicant, Naomi Rivers, sought reconsideration of a Findings, Award, and Order (FA&O) from December 23, 2024, which found an injury to her left leg but no permanent disability based on a Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report. The applicant contended that the QME, Dr. Anthony Fenison, failed to adequately account for her current medical condition and relied on outdated information by not reviewing updated medical records from Dr. James Rho. The Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, rescinded the original FA&O, and substituted it with an order deferring permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees pending further development of the record. This includes a reevaluation of the applicant by Dr. Fenison, incorporating all updated medical records.
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