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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Juan Carlos Hernandez's Petitions for Reconsideration and Removal. The Board aims to conduct a further review of the merits of the petitions and the entire record, citing concerns about the lack of evidence supporting the initial Findings and Orders by WCJ Bushin, which awarded a third-party credit of $147,625.51 to the defendants. The decision ensures due process and a comprehensive adjudication of factual and legal issues before a final ruling. The Board also noted the timeliness of its action in accordance with Labor Code section 5909(a) and admonished applicant's counsel for procedural violations.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Juan Carlos Hernandez's Petitions for Reconsideration and Removal. The Board aims to conduct a further review of the merits of the petitions and the entire record, citing concerns about the lack of evidence supporting the initial Findings and Orders by WCJ Bushin, which awarded a third-party credit of $147,625.51 to the defendants. The decision ensures due process and a comprehensive adjudication of factual and legal issues before a final ruling. The Board also noted the timeliness of its action in accordance with Labor Code section 5909(a) and admonished applicant's counsel for procedural violations.
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