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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Removal because it was unverified, violating WCAB Rule 10843(b). The defendant sought to rescind an order vacating submission due to a bill review dispute, arguing against the cost of an additional reviewer. The WCAB also noted a failure to include the attorney's state bar number. While dismissing the petition, the WCAB indicated that, had they reached the merits, the case would likely have been returned for decision on the existing record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Removal because it was unverified, violating WCAB Rule 10843(b). The defendant sought to rescind an order vacating submission due to a bill review dispute, arguing against the cost of an additional reviewer. The WCAB also noted a failure to include the attorney's state bar number. While dismissing the petition, the WCAB indicated that, had they reached the merits, the case would likely have been returned for decision on the existing record.
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