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This case involves a dispute over a proposed Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement. The defendant sought removal, arguing the WCJ improperly ordered a medical evaluation before approving the C&R when the applicant had not provided medical evidence or conducted discovery. Applicant initially denied injury in the C&R but later presented medical reports, creating a contradiction. The Appeals Board granted removal, ordering the applicant to file an answer addressing the defendant's statute of limitations and post-termination defenses.
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This case involves a dispute over a proposed Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement. The defendant sought removal, arguing the WCJ improperly ordered a medical evaluation before approving the C&R when the applicant had not provided medical evidence or conducted discovery. Applicant initially denied injury in the C&R but later presented medical reports, creating a contradiction. The Appeals Board granted removal, ordering the applicant to file an answer addressing the defendant's statute of limitations and post-termination defenses.
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