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This case involves an applicant, Arvin Dorillo, whose workers' compensation claim was dismissed by the WCJ for failing to appear at two hearings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal. They reasoned that the applicant was not in violation of dismissal rules as he was represented by counsel at the hearings. The Board emphasized the policy of disposing of cases on their merits and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The applicant was cautioned that he must appear in person at future hearings unless he obtains new counsel.
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This case involves an applicant, Arvin Dorillo, whose workers' compensation claim was dismissed by the WCJ for failing to appear at two hearings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal. They reasoned that the applicant was not in violation of dismissal rules as he was represented by counsel at the hearings. The Board emphasized the policy of disposing of cases on their merits and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The applicant was cautioned that he must appear in person at future hearings unless he obtains new counsel.
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