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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Maria Zavala's Petition for Removal, finding that she failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy. The denial stems from the deferral of a decision on applicant's attorney's request for reimbursement of vocational expert costs. The Workers' Compensation Judge recommended denial, stating that the issue was deferred for judicial economy until the underlying claim is resolved, and this deferral does not cause substantial harm. The Board adopted the Judge's reasoning in its order.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Maria Zavala's Petition for Removal, finding that she failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy. The denial stems from the deferral of a decision on applicant's attorney's request for reimbursement of vocational expert costs. The Workers' Compensation Judge recommended denial, stating that the issue was deferred for judicial economy until the underlying claim is resolved, and this deferral does not cause substantial harm. The Board adopted the Judge's reasoning in its order.
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