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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning Abraham Avila. The WCAB noted that Avila's petition for reconsideration was not verified as required by statute, a defect that was pointed out by the WCJ but not cured by the applicant. Despite the procedural defect, the WCAB chose not to dismiss the petition and instead returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. This action was taken to allow the WCJ to address the issues under Code of Civil Procedure section 473.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning Abraham Avila. The WCAB noted that Avila's petition for reconsideration was not verified as required by statute, a defect that was pointed out by the WCJ but not cured by the applicant. Despite the procedural defect, the WCAB chose not to dismiss the petition and instead returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. This action was taken to allow the WCJ to address the issues under Code of Civil Procedure section 473.
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