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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for removal to address an unclear administrative law judge (WCJ) order reassigning the trial. The Board found the record lacked sufficient evidence to support the reassignment, particularly regarding how a prior assignment order was disregarded. Consequently, the Board rescinded the reassignment order and returned the matter to the Presiding WCJ for further proceedings to establish an adequate record and determine any valid grounds for reassignment. This action ensures proper procedure and evidence review before a final decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for removal to address an unclear administrative law judge (WCJ) order reassigning the trial. The Board found the record lacked sufficient evidence to support the reassignment, particularly regarding how a prior assignment order was disregarded. Consequently, the Board rescinded the reassignment order and returned the matter to the Presiding WCJ for further proceedings to establish an adequate record and determine any valid grounds for reassignment. This action ensures proper procedure and evidence review before a final decision.
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