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The defendant sought reconsideration of a Stipulations With Request For Award where the WCJ approved some stipulations but withheld others related to penalty and benefit settlements. The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ violated Rule 10497 by striking material stipulations without notice or an opportunity to be heard. Consequently, the Stipulations and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The defendant sought reconsideration of a Stipulations With Request For Award where the WCJ approved some stipulations but withheld others related to penalty and benefit settlements. The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ violated Rule 10497 by striking material stipulations without notice or an opportunity to be heard. Consequently, the Stipulations and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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