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In this case, the WCAB granted reconsideration after the WCJ initially denied the applicants' claim that Hernan Vasquez's death from prostate cancer was work-related. Following a settlement conference, the parties agreed to a compromise and release for $30,000. The WCAB found the settlement adequate and in the applicants' best interest. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the original Findings and Order and approved the Compromise and Release agreement.
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In this case, the WCAB granted reconsideration after the WCJ initially denied the applicants' claim that Hernan Vasquez's death from prostate cancer was work-related. Following a settlement conference, the parties agreed to a compromise and release for $30,000. The WCAB found the settlement adequate and in the applicants' best interest. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the original Findings and Order and approved the Compromise and Release agreement.
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