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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the case to the trial level. The prior decision, which found no temporary or permanent disability and no need for further medical treatment, was based on a Qualified Medical Examiner's opinion. This opinion was deemed not substantial evidence because the PQME mistook the applicant's mother for the applicant in a sub rosa video, leading to a flawed assessment of her disability. The WCJ agreed the error necessitated clarification and further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the case to the trial level. The prior decision, which found no temporary or permanent disability and no need for further medical treatment, was based on a Qualified Medical Examiner's opinion. This opinion was deemed not substantial evidence because the PQME mistook the applicant's mother for the applicant in a sub rosa video, leading to a flawed assessment of her disability. The WCJ agreed the error necessitated clarification and further proceedings.
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