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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release agreement. The applicant alleged the agreement was fraudulently obtained. Since no evidence was presented to support these allegations, the Board found the petition premature. The Board recommends the case be remanded for a hearing to allow the applicant to present evidence and create a record for the judge to consider setting aside the settlement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release agreement. The applicant alleged the agreement was fraudulently obtained. Since no evidence was presented to support these allegations, the Board found the petition premature. The Board recommends the case be remanded for a hearing to allow the applicant to present evidence and create a record for the judge to consider setting aside the settlement.
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