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Applicant Earnest McIntosh sought reconsideration of an Order Approving Compromise and Release (OACR) issued by a workers' compensation administrative law judge. The Applicant contended entitlement to additional disability benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as premature, citing a lack of clarity regarding service of the OACR and the applicant's understanding of the settlement terms concerning missing temporary disability checks. The WCAB recommended remanding the matter to the trial level to consider the petition as one to set aside the OACR and allow for further proceedings.
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Applicant Earnest McIntosh sought reconsideration of an Order Approving Compromise and Release (OACR) issued by a workers' compensation administrative law judge. The Applicant contended entitlement to additional disability benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as premature, citing a lack of clarity regarding service of the OACR and the applicant's understanding of the settlement terms concerning missing temporary disability checks. The WCAB recommended remanding the matter to the trial level to consider the petition as one to set aside the OACR and allow for further proceedings.
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