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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed BP America's petition for reconsideration, finding the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order was conditional, not final. However, the Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's denial, and remanded the case. The remand is for the WCJ to determine if there is good cause to amend a stipulated award due to the applicant receiving EDD benefits under a different Social Security number, which could result in duplicate payments.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed BP America's petition for reconsideration, finding the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order was conditional, not final. However, the Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's denial, and remanded the case. The remand is for the WCJ to determine if there is good cause to amend a stipulated award due to the applicant receiving EDD benefits under a different Social Security number, which could result in duplicate payments.
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