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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend an order regarding a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel in urology. While the WCJ's decision addressed a threshold issue (injury arising out of and in the course of employment), making it a final order subject to reconsideration, the defendant's challenge focused on an interlocutory issue. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, but clarified that if parties cannot agree on an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) urologist, the Medical Unit must issue a QME panel for the applicant's zip code. The Board found no basis for removal, as no significant prejudice or irreparable harm was demonstrated.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend an order regarding a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel in urology. While the WCJ's decision addressed a threshold issue (injury arising out of and in the course of employment), making it a final order subject to reconsideration, the defendant's challenge focused on an interlocutory issue. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, but clarified that if parties cannot agree on an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) urologist, the Medical Unit must issue a QME panel for the applicant's zip code. The Board found no basis for removal, as no significant prejudice or irreparable harm was demonstrated.
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