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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was improperly filed against a non-final procedural order. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant had contended that the Workers' Compensation Judge erred by denying further discovery and setting the case for trial, citing improper notice and insufficient preparation time. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to proceed with trial given the applicant's extended wait for resolution and the adequacy of prior discovery and medical evaluations.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was improperly filed against a non-final procedural order. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant had contended that the Workers' Compensation Judge erred by denying further discovery and setting the case for trial, citing improper notice and insufficient preparation time. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to proceed with trial given the applicant's extended wait for resolution and the adequacy of prior discovery and medical evaluations.
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