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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ's order taking the issue of unlicensed spousal home care off calendar was not a final order. However, the Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and returned the matter to the trial level for a hearing. This procedural correction ensures the applicant has an opportunity to present evidence on whether his wife is the most appropriate home care provider.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ's order taking the issue of unlicensed spousal home care off calendar was not a final order. However, the Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and returned the matter to the trial level for a hearing. This procedural correction ensures the applicant has an opportunity to present evidence on whether his wife is the most appropriate home care provider.
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