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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release agreement. The applicant, through new counsel, argued the settlement was not fully explained and he did not wish to resolve his claim. However, the WCAB found the petition premature as no evidence or testimony supported these claims. The WCAB recommended the case be returned to the judge to treat the petition as a request to set aside the settlement, allowing the applicant to present evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release agreement. The applicant, through new counsel, argued the settlement was not fully explained and he did not wish to resolve his claim. However, the WCAB found the petition premature as no evidence or testimony supported these claims. The WCAB recommended the case be returned to the judge to treat the petition as a request to set aside the settlement, allowing the applicant to present evidence.
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