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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Removal, overturning a prior WCJ decision. The Board ruled that defendant is allowed to forward vocational rehabilitation expert reports to the Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). This decision acknowledges the nexus between medical and vocational evidence and allows QMEs to consider this information when determining permanent disability ratings. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Removal, overturning a prior WCJ decision. The Board ruled that defendant is allowed to forward vocational rehabilitation expert reports to the Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). This decision acknowledges the nexus between medical and vocational evidence and allows QMEs to consider this information when determining permanent disability ratings. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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