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The applicant sought removal of an Order to Appear for Medical Examination, alleging negligence and seeking sanctions for failure to allow attorney representation. The WCAB denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's recommendation to deny the removal. Although the WCJ found the petition untimely and lacking proper grounds, the Board found no proof of service of the order, preventing a determination of timeliness. Consequently, the Board denied the petition for removal based on the WCJ's report.
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The applicant sought removal of an Order to Appear for Medical Examination, alleging negligence and seeking sanctions for failure to allow attorney representation. The WCAB denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's recommendation to deny the removal. Although the WCJ found the petition untimely and lacking proper grounds, the Board found no proof of service of the order, preventing a determination of timeliness. Consequently, the Board denied the petition for removal based on the WCJ's report.
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