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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's decision, upholding the award of medical treatment and admitting the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator's reports. While the Board clarified that ACOEM guidelines are not exclusive to acute spinal conditions, they affirmed the awarded treatment was supported by substantial evidence. The Board found no violation of Labor Code section 4062.3 regarding applicant's communication with the QME, as it was in the course of examination.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's decision, upholding the award of medical treatment and admitting the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator's reports. While the Board clarified that ACOEM guidelines are not exclusive to acute spinal conditions, they affirmed the awarded treatment was supported by substantial evidence. The Board found no violation of Labor Code section 4062.3 regarding applicant's communication with the QME, as it was in the course of examination.
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