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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award due to a due process violation. The administrative law judge issued a decision without allowing the defendant to object to or cross-examine the Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) rater. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the matter to the trial level. This is to allow the defendant the opportunity to cross-examine the DEU evaluator, thereby ensuring due process.
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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award due to a due process violation. The administrative law judge issued a decision without allowing the defendant to object to or cross-examine the Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) rater. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the matter to the trial level. This is to allow the defendant the opportunity to cross-examine the DEU evaluator, thereby ensuring due process.
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