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DOUGLAS SHANK (DEC) vs. CAL FIRE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Dec 12, 2019
Riverside
ADJ10974110

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration of an order to further develop the medical record. The Board found the WCJ's decision, which included a finding of employment and denied a defense, was a final order. However, since the petitioner challenged an interlocutory issue, the Board applied the stricter removal standard. Removal was denied as the petitioner failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration of an order to further develop the medical record. The Board found the WCJ's decision, which included a finding of employment and denied a defense, was a final order. However, since the petitioner challenged an interlocutory issue, the Board applied the stricter removal standard. Removal was denied as the petitioner failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm.

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