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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a dismissal order. The applicant's case was dismissed for failure to appear at trial, but the Board found this was an error. An attorney representative for the applicant was present at the trial, satisfying the appearance requirement. Furthermore, the applicant was not required to appear personally unless subpoenaed or given specific notice, which did not occur. The case was rescinded and returned for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a dismissal order. The applicant's case was dismissed for failure to appear at trial, but the Board found this was an error. An attorney representative for the applicant was present at the trial, satisfying the appearance requirement. Furthermore, the applicant was not required to appear personally unless subpoenaed or given specific notice, which did not occur. The case was rescinded and returned for further proceedings.
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