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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award of temporary disability benefits. The defendant failed to file a timely objection to the applicant's Declaration of Readiness or present evidence at trial to justify obtaining a Qualified Medical Evaluator. Defendant's failure to raise these issues at the mandatory settlement conference or trial waived them. Therefore, the Board adopted the judge's report and denied the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an award of temporary disability benefits. The defendant failed to file a timely objection to the applicant's Declaration of Readiness or present evidence at trial to justify obtaining a Qualified Medical Evaluator. Defendant's failure to raise these issues at the mandatory settlement conference or trial waived them. Therefore, the Board adopted the judge's report and denied the petition.
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