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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's Petition for Removal. The WCAB affirmed the administrative law judge's decision, which is based on budgetary constraints and limited space resources within the Division of Workers' Compensation. The WCAB can calendar hearings at different district offices, even if venue is established elsewhere, as long as it is based on available resources. The applicant's attorney is encouraged to explore remote appearance options like CourtCall for future mandatory settlement conferences.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's Petition for Removal. The WCAB affirmed the administrative law judge's decision, which is based on budgetary constraints and limited space resources within the Division of Workers' Compensation. The WCAB can calendar hearings at different district offices, even if venue is established elsewhere, as long as it is based on available resources. The applicant's attorney is encouraged to explore remote appearance options like CourtCall for future mandatory settlement conferences.
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