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The Appeals Board dismissed a petition for reconsideration because it sought to appeal a non-final procedural order, not a final determination of rights or liabilities. Furthermore, the petition for removal, which was an alternative argument, was also dismissed as untimely. The Board clarified that reconsideration is only available for final orders, and removal petitions must be received by the WCAB within the statutory deadline.
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The Appeals Board dismissed a petition for reconsideration because it sought to appeal a non-final procedural order, not a final determination of rights or liabilities. Furthermore, the petition for removal, which was an alternative argument, was also dismissed as untimely. The Board clarified that reconsideration is only available for final orders, and removal petitions must be received by the WCAB within the statutory deadline.
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