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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a second Petition for Reconsideration filed by an unrepresented applicant. This petition sought review of the WCAB's prior order dismissing her first petition, which was deemed improper as it did not challenge a final WCJ decision. The WCAB reiterated that successive petitions are generally impermissible unless new evidence is presented, which was not the case here. The applicant was strongly advised to proceed before the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) for resolution of her claims regarding medical treatment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a second Petition for Reconsideration filed by an unrepresented applicant. This petition sought review of the WCAB's prior order dismissing her first petition, which was deemed improper as it did not challenge a final WCJ decision. The WCAB reiterated that successive petitions are generally impermissible unless new evidence is presented, which was not the case here. The applicant was strongly advised to proceed before the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) for resolution of her claims regarding medical treatment.
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