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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the underlying order compelling a new QME panel was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm resulted from the order. The Arbitrator had discretionary authority to order a new QME panel due to a dispute over the review of medical imaging. The defendant's due process claims were rejected as they did not object or request further development of the record at the arbitration hearing.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the underlying order compelling a new QME panel was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm resulted from the order. The Arbitrator had discretionary authority to order a new QME panel due to a dispute over the review of medical imaging. The defendant's due process claims were rejected as they did not object or request further development of the record at the arbitration hearing.
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