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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a compromise and release order. The applicant sought to revisit a settlement, claiming she required further medical treatment and that a new law might affect her benefits. While the WCJ recommended granting reconsideration to address these concerns, the WCAB found dismissal more procedurally appropriate. The WCAB will return the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to treat the petition as a request to set aside the original order, allowing for evidence presentation and a proper hearing.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a compromise and release order. The applicant sought to revisit a settlement, claiming she required further medical treatment and that a new law might affect her benefits. While the WCJ recommended granting reconsideration to address these concerns, the WCAB found dismissal more procedurally appropriate. The WCAB will return the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to treat the petition as a request to set aside the original order, allowing for evidence presentation and a proper hearing.
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