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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the challenged order was procedural, not final. However, the WCAB granted the applicant's Petition for Removal, rescinded the prior order, and remanded the case. This action was taken because the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) confirmed WCAB jurisdiction without holding an evidentiary hearing, violating the applicant's due process rights and creating substantial prejudice. The case now returns to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the challenged order was procedural, not final. However, the WCAB granted the applicant's Petition for Removal, rescinded the prior order, and remanded the case. This action was taken because the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) confirmed WCAB jurisdiction without holding an evidentiary hearing, violating the applicant's due process rights and creating substantial prejudice. The case now returns to the trial level for further proceedings.
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