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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision, amending it only to correct a clerical error regarding injured body parts. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing they were entitled to a replacement Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel due to an incorrect address being used for appointment notification to their attorney. The Board found that this de minimis error did not warrant a replacement panel, especially since the insurer received proper notice and the defendant otherwise participated in discovery with the QME. Therefore, the original finding that the defendant was not entitled to a replacement QME panel was upheld.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision, amending it only to correct a clerical error regarding injured body parts. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing they were entitled to a replacement Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel due to an incorrect address being used for appointment notification to their attorney. The Board found that this de minimis error did not warrant a replacement panel, especially since the insurer received proper notice and the defendant otherwise participated in discovery with the QME. Therefore, the original finding that the defendant was not entitled to a replacement QME panel was upheld.
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