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This case involves a defendant's petition for removal regarding a workers' compensation lien claim. The Appeals Board granted the petition, rescinding a prior order that took issues off calendar. The Board found the administrative law judge erred by bifurcating issues and taking the case off calendar based on dissatisfaction with evidence. The Board emphasized that parties have the burden of proof and should present all necessary evidence at trial for decision. The case is returned to the trial level for a full decision based on submitted evidence.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for removal regarding a workers' compensation lien claim. The Appeals Board granted the petition, rescinding a prior order that took issues off calendar. The Board found the administrative law judge erred by bifurcating issues and taking the case off calendar based on dissatisfaction with evidence. The Board emphasized that parties have the burden of proof and should present all necessary evidence at trial for decision. The case is returned to the trial level for a full decision based on submitted evidence.
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