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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed prematurely, challenging a procedural order rather than a final decision. The applicant argued the WCJ erred in directing a panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in orthopedics, instead of pain management. However, the Board found the petition lacked merit, as it did not demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm to justify removal. Ultimately, the petition was dismissed because no final order, decision, or award had been issued.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed prematurely, challenging a procedural order rather than a final decision. The applicant argued the WCJ erred in directing a panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in orthopedics, instead of pain management. However, the Board found the petition lacked merit, as it did not demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm to justify removal. Ultimately, the petition was dismissed because no final order, decision, or award had been issued.
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