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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Applicant's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will occur and reconsideration will not be an adequate remedy. The Board found the Applicant did not meet this high burden based on the WCJ's report. The Board also clarified that an injury AOE/COE trial can proceed with a single identified body part, and further proceedings will be determined by the WCJ.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Applicant's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will occur and reconsideration will not be an adequate remedy. The Board found the Applicant did not meet this high burden based on the WCJ's report. The Board also clarified that an injury AOE/COE trial can proceed with a single identified body part, and further proceedings will be determined by the WCJ.
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