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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order allowing a second deposition, and returned the matter for further proceedings due to an insufficient record. Applicant's petition for reconsideration was dismissed as the WCJ's order was not a final decision. The Board found that the applicant's filing was timely construed as an objection to the deposition order, and the WCJ failed to provide sufficient basis for the order or consider evidence. Additionally, the defendant improperly served the order, violating WCAB rules.
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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order allowing a second deposition, and returned the matter for further proceedings due to an insufficient record. Applicant's petition for reconsideration was dismissed as the WCJ's order was not a final decision. The Board found that the applicant's filing was timely construed as an objection to the deposition order, and the WCJ failed to provide sufficient basis for the order or consider evidence. Additionally, the defendant improperly served the order, violating WCAB rules.
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