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The applicant sought reconsideration of an order that rescinded a prior award and returned the case for further proceedings. The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition, finding that the prior order was not a final order as it did not resolve substantive rights. The Board emphasized that any procedural arguments or requests for specific medical evaluations should be raised before the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ). Therefore, the matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with the Board's prior decision.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of an order that rescinded a prior award and returned the case for further proceedings. The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition, finding that the prior order was not a final order as it did not resolve substantive rights. The Board emphasized that any procedural arguments or requests for specific medical evaluations should be raised before the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ). Therefore, the matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with the Board's prior decision.
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