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JOSIE VERGARA vs. COMPASS GROUP, AIU INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Removal filed by the applicant, Josie Vergara. The petition challenged a Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) determination that a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel was invalid due to inaccuracies in the panel request, specifically an incorrect claim number and primary treating physician. The Board affirmed that strict compliance with AD Rule 30, which requires accurate information in QME panel requests, is essential for due process and proper claim identification, citing prior decisions. The Board found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm warranting removal.