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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal of an interim order that found a Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) reports inadmissible due to a mistaken belief in the QME's retirement. The Appeals Board granted removal because the WCJ's order was based on an erroneous factual premise regarding the QME's availability. The Board found that upholding the order would cause substantial prejudice and irreparable harm, and rescinded the findings and order for further medical evaluation.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal of an interim order that found a Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) reports inadmissible due to a mistaken belief in the QME's retirement. The Appeals Board granted removal because the WCJ's order was based on an erroneous factual premise regarding the QME's availability. The Board found that upholding the order would cause substantial prejudice and irreparable harm, and rescinded the findings and order for further medical evaluation.
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