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Monthly Archives: May 2025

WCAB issues En Banc Decision impacting the practice of multiple Panel QME requests due to failure to meet scheduling deadlines

May 21, 2025 Abel Vazquez v. Zenith insurance Company – En Banc decision of the WCAB dated 05/19/2025 We have all become accustomed to the practice of either seeking or receiving a replacement panel request when the QME is unable to set an evaluation timely.   Frankly, many practitioners have tried to use section 31.1 of the California Code of Regulations to their advantage when saddled with a QME whom they believe tends to reach conclusions that are contrary to their […]