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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding the WCJ's order to take the matter off calendar. This order had prevented the applicant from a timely hearing on his temporary disability claim pending a QME deposition. The Board found that the applicant would suffer significant prejudice by not being heard promptly. The matter was returned to the WCJ to schedule a continued expedited hearing at least 30 days after the QME's deposition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding the WCJ's order to take the matter off calendar. This order had prevented the applicant from a timely hearing on his temporary disability claim pending a QME deposition. The Board found that the applicant would suffer significant prejudice by not being heard promptly. The matter was returned to the WCJ to schedule a continued expedited hearing at least 30 days after the QME's deposition.
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