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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petition for removal. The WCAB found that transferring hearings from the Santa Barbara satellite office to Oxnard was necessary due to space limitations in Santa Barbara. The WCAB has the discretion to schedule hearings at different district offices for logistical reasons, and the applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm. Additionally, CourtCall options are available to mitigate travel difficulties for attorneys and unrepresented applicants.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petition for removal. The WCAB found that transferring hearings from the Santa Barbara satellite office to Oxnard was necessary due to space limitations in Santa Barbara. The WCAB has the discretion to schedule hearings at different district offices for logistical reasons, and the applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm. Additionally, CourtCall options are available to mitigate travel difficulties for attorneys and unrepresented applicants.
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