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The applicant sought reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release (C&R) settlement, claiming there was no agreement to include his hernia claim. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found that the applicant's claim regarding the hernia was a dispute over the C&R, not a final decision on the merits. The matter was remanded to the WCJ for a hearing to create a record on the applicant's allegations before further appeal.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release (C&R) settlement, claiming there was no agreement to include his hernia claim. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found that the applicant's claim regarding the hernia was a dispute over the C&R, not a final decision on the merits. The matter was remanded to the WCJ for a hearing to create a record on the applicant's allegations before further appeal.
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