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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the judge's order for defendant to pay $$4,812.50$ plus interest to a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The Board found that the record lacked admitted evidence to support the order, including the QME's reports and bills. Defendant argued the dispute should be resolved via Independent Bill Review (IBR) as the QME allegedly double-billed for reviewing records. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings to develop the record, acknowledging defendant's argument may have statutory merit.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the judge's order for defendant to pay $$4,812.50$ plus interest to a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The Board found that the record lacked admitted evidence to support the order, including the QME's reports and bills. Defendant argued the dispute should be resolved via Independent Bill Review (IBR) as the QME allegedly double-billed for reviewing records. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings to develop the record, acknowledging defendant's argument may have statutory merit.
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