Elayne Valdez, Petitioner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and Warehouse Demo Services, Respondents

Summary

The court held that the statutory bar on additional examinations and other reports applies only to proceedings under the medical provider network statute resolving disputes over diagnosis or treatment. It does not broadly exclude reports from non-network doctors in proceedings determining disability benefits. The court therefore affirmed the Court of Appeal's judgment annulling the Board's contrary decisions.