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Applicant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging he received inaccurate information leading to an insufficient settlement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature because no evidence was presented to support the applicant's allegations. The Board returned the matter to the trial level for a hearing to determine if good cause exists to set aside the settlement. Following this hearing, either party may then file a timely petition for reconsideration.
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Applicant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging he received inaccurate information leading to an insufficient settlement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature because no evidence was presented to support the applicant's allegations. The Board returned the matter to the trial level for a hearing to determine if good cause exists to set aside the settlement. Following this hearing, either party may then file a timely petition for reconsideration.
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