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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board vacated its prior order granting reconsideration and dismissed the Employment Development Department's (EDD) petition. The EDD sought to vacate a compromise and release settlement, alleging lack of due process and failure to address its lien. However, the Board found no evidence in the record to support the EDD's claims and noted that the matter was premature for reconsideration. The Board recommended the WCJ treat the EDD's petition as a request to set aside the settlement, requiring a hearing for evidence to be presented.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board vacated its prior order granting reconsideration and dismissed the Employment Development Department's (EDD) petition. The EDD sought to vacate a compromise and release settlement, alleging lack of due process and failure to address its lien. However, the Board found no evidence in the record to support the EDD's claims and noted that the matter was premature for reconsideration. The Board recommended the WCJ treat the EDD's petition as a request to set aside the settlement, requiring a hearing for evidence to be presented.
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