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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Melanie Helton's petition for reconsideration because it was filed from a non-final order, specifically a Notice of Intention, which does not determine substantive rights or liabilities. The petition was also dismissed for failing to be properly verified, despite the administrative law judge's notice of the defect. Additionally, the proof of service was deficient, failing to demonstrate service on all adverse parties. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Melanie Helton's petition for reconsideration because it was filed from a non-final order, specifically a Notice of Intention, which does not determine substantive rights or liabilities. The petition was also dismissed for failing to be properly verified, despite the administrative law judge's notice of the defect. Additionally, the proof of service was deficient, failing to demonstrate service on all adverse parties. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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