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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's Order Vacating the prior order relieving counsel was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, finding the applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm from the order. Applicant contended his attorney's withdrawal and alleged misconduct by both parties' counsel prejudiced his case. The WCAB concluded no extraordinary circumstances justified removal and applicant could seek reconsideration after a final order.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's Order Vacating the prior order relieving counsel was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, finding the applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm from the order. Applicant contended his attorney's withdrawal and alleged misconduct by both parties' counsel prejudiced his case. The WCAB concluded no extraordinary circumstances justified removal and applicant could seek reconsideration after a final order.
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