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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration and dismissed their petition for removal. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant was not temporarily disabled, relying on the panel qualified medical examiner's (PQME) opinion as substantial evidence. The WCAB found the PQME's opinion persuasive regarding the applicant's permanent and stationary status and ability to return to usual work without restrictions, despite conflicting medical reports and the applicant's testimony. The WCAB also ruled that removal was an improper remedy as reconsideration was appropriate for a final order regarding temporary disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration and dismissed their petition for removal. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant was not temporarily disabled, relying on the panel qualified medical examiner's (PQME) opinion as substantial evidence. The WCAB found the PQME's opinion persuasive regarding the applicant's permanent and stationary status and ability to return to usual work without restrictions, despite conflicting medical reports and the applicant's testimony. The WCAB also ruled that removal was an improper remedy as reconsideration was appropriate for a final order regarding temporary disability.
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