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Case No. ADJ7785936
Regular
Feb 28, 2014

LISA VALDEZ vs. SAINT HELENA HOSPITAL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior order denying a lien claimant's fee, allowing payment for a psychiatric consultation. The Panel Qualified Medical Examiner (PQME) Dr. Burt reasonably requested the consultation with Dr. Goldfield under former AD Rule 32, which permitted PQMEs to obtain necessary consultations. The defendant failed to investigate the potential psychiatric component of the applicant's industrial injury as required by AD Rule 10109, despite being notified by the PQME. Therefore, the Board found that Dr. Goldfield should be compensated for services rendered in the interest of substantial justice.

AD Rule 32Panel Qualified Medical Examiner (PQME)psychiatric consultationlien claimantindustrial injuryregistered nursepermanent disabilityfuture medical treatmentreconsiderationsubstantial justice
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Case No. ADJ7785936
Regular
Sep 28, 2012

LISA VALDEZ vs. AH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL, INC. dba ST.\nHELENA HOSPITAL CLEARLAKE, administered by, ADVENTIST HEALTH

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Lisa Valdez related to a prior decision dated August 22, 2012. The petitioner, Valdez, has since withdrawn their petition. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has formally dismissed the petition for reconsideration. This dismissal is effective as of September 28, 2012.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantADJ7785936Santa Rosa District OfficeAugust 22 2012September 28 2012
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