Bertha Canty, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, State of California Department of Motor Vehicles et al. , Respondents. Rather than proceed to hearing and submit the issues for decision on the basis of the medical opinions of Drs. Floyd and Masem, the parties selected Leonard Gordon, M. D. , orthopedic hand specialist, to evaluate applicant as an agreed medical examiner (AME). Dr. Gordon examined applicant in the capacity of an AME on March 22, 1995, and issued his report on that same date. n3 The report begins as follows: 'I am responding to a request to provide a specific date that Bertha Canty became permanent and stationary.

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