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In this workers' compensation case, the defendants petitioned to vacate a prior award based on a stipulated agreement, claiming a mutual mistake regarding the permanent disability indemnity rates. The Appeals Board found the petition timely filed, reversing the WCJ's initial dismissal. The Board rescinded the award and remanded the case to the WCJ to consider the defendants' mutual mistake claim concerning the indemnity rates. The parties may seek reconsideration after the WCJ issues a new award.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendants petitioned to vacate a prior award based on a stipulated agreement, claiming a mutual mistake regarding the permanent disability indemnity rates. The Appeals Board found the petition timely filed, reversing the WCJ's initial dismissal. The Board rescinded the award and remanded the case to the WCJ to consider the defendants' mutual mistake claim concerning the indemnity rates. The parties may seek reconsideration after the WCJ issues a new award.
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