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This case concerns a defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding a workers' compensation judge's finding of no apportionment for applicant's stipulated hypertension injury. The defendant argued the record needed further development for apportionment and that the WCJ erred in trial procedure. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action was taken because the WCJ failed to incorporate stipulations into findings, issue an award, or follow proper procedures for undecided settlement issues.
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This case concerns a defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding a workers' compensation judge's finding of no apportionment for applicant's stipulated hypertension injury. The defendant argued the record needed further development for apportionment and that the WCJ erred in trial procedure. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action was taken because the WCJ failed to incorporate stipulations into findings, issue an award, or follow proper procedures for undecided settlement issues.
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