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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The petition challenged an administrative law judge's order to take cases off calendar to allow for updated medical reports regarding a newly filed fifth date of injury. This decision was made to ensure medical evidence adequately addressed apportionment and other issues related to all alleged injuries. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning that this measure facilitates a more efficient and accurate resolution.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The petition challenged an administrative law judge's order to take cases off calendar to allow for updated medical reports regarding a newly filed fifth date of injury. This decision was made to ensure medical evidence adequately addressed apportionment and other issues related to all alleged injuries. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning that this measure facilitates a more efficient and accurate resolution.
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