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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded an Order Approving Compromise and Release, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found the petition for reconsideration to be timely due to a lack of proof of service of the original order. Crucially, the Board determined the prior settlement was inadequate because the applicant was unrepresented, lacked legal consultation, and the basis for the $1000 payment was unclear, especially given an ongoing injury claim. The settlement's adequacy will now be re-evaluated at the trial level.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded an Order Approving Compromise and Release, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found the petition for reconsideration to be timely due to a lack of proof of service of the original order. Crucially, the Board determined the prior settlement was inadequate because the applicant was unrepresented, lacked legal consultation, and the basis for the $1000 payment was unclear, especially given an ongoing injury claim. The settlement's adequacy will now be re-evaluated at the trial level.
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