What happens if the Board finds a report does not meet its standards?

When the Board determines that a report does not meet its established standards, the implication is that the credibility and reliability of that report and the associated testimony are compromised. Thus, the testimony of the expert along with their report is excluded from consideration.

This action ensures that only competent and reliable evidence is presented in hearings, maintaining the integrity of the decision-making process. Allowing a substandard report or testimony could lead to incorrect conclusions or judgments, which is why such exclusion is necessary.

In contrast, postponing the hearing does not directly address the quality of the evidence presented. Disqualifying the expert automatically or revising the report for resubmission does not reflect the immediate action taken by the Board concerning the inadequacy of the report in that moment. The exclusion serves to uphold the standards that the Board has set for evaluating evidence in cases within its jurisdiction.