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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to amend the original order. The Board affirmed the exclusion of the Qualified Medical Examiner's (PQME) report due to improper ex parte communication by the defendant. However, the Board's decision now orders the parties to select a new evaluator, as the applicant is entitled to that option under statute. The original finding of injury AOE/COE to the applicant's neck, right shoulder, wrist, and psyche was otherwise affirmed.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration to amend the original order. The Board affirmed the exclusion of the Qualified Medical Examiner's (PQME) report due to improper ex parte communication by the defendant. However, the Board's decision now orders the parties to select a new evaluator, as the applicant is entitled to that option under statute. The original finding of injury AOE/COE to the applicant's neck, right shoulder, wrist, and psyche was otherwise affirmed.
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