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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's prior order. The WCJ incorrectly denied the applicant's petition to reopen for new and further disability by mistakenly concluding there was no good cause when the petition also encompassed back injury issues not fully addressed. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, and the Board expressed no opinion on the applicant's right hip injury claim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's prior order. The WCJ incorrectly denied the applicant's petition to reopen for new and further disability by mistakenly concluding there was no good cause when the petition also encompassed back injury issues not fully addressed. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, and the Board expressed no opinion on the applicant's right hip injury claim.
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