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This case involves an applicant's petition for removal of a WCJ's order that removed the case from the calendar over the applicant's objection. The applicant argued prejudice due to being ready for trial and not receiving benefits. However, the Board found the petition moot because the applicant subsequently filed a Declaration of Readiness and the case is now set for another Mandatory Settlement Conference. Therefore, the Board dismissed the petition for removal as moot.
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This case involves an applicant's petition for removal of a WCJ's order that removed the case from the calendar over the applicant's objection. The applicant argued prejudice due to being ready for trial and not receiving benefits. However, the Board found the petition moot because the applicant subsequently filed a Declaration of Readiness and the case is now set for another Mandatory Settlement Conference. Therefore, the Board dismissed the petition for removal as moot.
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