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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the administrative law judge's (WCJ) order disapproving a compromise and release agreement. The WCJ had disapproved the settlement based on perceived inadequacy of medical evidence and lost wages, without first addressing the threshold issue of whether the applicant sustained a compensable injury. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to follow policy and procedure, which requires notice of inadequacy and an opportunity for parties to respond, or scheduling an adequacy hearing, before disapproval. The case was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.
JACK MOFFETT vs. THE WINDOW WIZARD, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY, APPLIED RISK SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the administrative law judge's (WCJ) order disapproving a compromise and release agreement. The WCJ had disapproved the settlement based on perceived inadequacy of medical evidence and lost wages, without first addressing the threshold issue of whether the applicant sustained a compensable injury. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to follow policy and procedure, which requires notice of inadequacy and an opportunity for parties to respond, or scheduling an adequacy hearing, before disapproval. The case was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.
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