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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and changed venue to San Bernardino after the defendant's petition to do so was initially denied. The defendant timely filed a petition to change venue from Long Beach to San Bernardino based on the applicant's residence and injury location. Despite procedural issues with filing, the WCAB determined the petition was timely under Labor Code section 5501.5(c) and WCAB Rule 10410. Therefore, venue was changed to San Bernardino as required by law.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and changed venue to San Bernardino after the defendant's petition to do so was initially denied. The defendant timely filed a petition to change venue from Long Beach to San Bernardino based on the applicant's residence and injury location. Despite procedural issues with filing, the WCAB determined the petition was timely under Labor Code section 5501.5(c) and WCAB Rule 10410. Therefore, venue was changed to San Bernardino as required by law.
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