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Defendant M&C Forklift, Inc. sought reconsideration to set aside a stipulated workers' compensation award. They argued applicant's counsel improperly added a clause incorporating an agreed medical evaluation report's body parts after the defendant signed. The Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The Board found the defendant was not aggrieved as the medical report did not list specific body parts, and the applicant stipulated no psyche injury. The Board noted drafting issues but found them insufficient to invalidate the award.
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Defendant M&C Forklift, Inc. sought reconsideration to set aside a stipulated workers' compensation award. They argued applicant's counsel improperly added a clause incorporating an agreed medical evaluation report's body parts after the defendant signed. The Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The Board found the defendant was not aggrieved as the medical report did not list specific body parts, and the applicant stipulated no psyche injury. The Board noted drafting issues but found them insufficient to invalidate the award.
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