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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's order denying the applicant's petition to reopen. The Board found the WCJ erred in determining the applicant waived the issue of new and further disability to the psyche, as evidence on this issue was presented by both parties. The Board denied the petition for removal regarding a defense counsel's letter, finding it untimely. The matter was returned to the trial level for a decision on the existing record regarding psyche injury and any resulting new and further disability.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's order denying the applicant's petition to reopen. The Board found the WCJ erred in determining the applicant waived the issue of new and further disability to the psyche, as evidence on this issue was presented by both parties. The Board denied the petition for removal regarding a defense counsel's letter, finding it untimely. The matter was returned to the trial level for a decision on the existing record regarding psyche injury and any resulting new and further disability.
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