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The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's untimely petition for reconsideration of the WCJ's August 19, 2010 Findings and Orders denying benefits. However, the Board granted reconsideration on its own motion due to the applicant's inability to attend trial approximately 400 miles from her home and her claim that her attorney failed to inform the court. The Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings, also noting the applicant's request for a change of venue due to hardship.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's untimely petition for reconsideration of the WCJ's August 19, 2010 Findings and Orders denying benefits. However, the Board granted reconsideration on its own motion due to the applicant's inability to attend trial approximately 400 miles from her home and her claim that her attorney failed to inform the court. The Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings, also noting the applicant's request for a change of venue due to hardship.
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