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This case involves a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) for bias. The applicant's attorney requested an electronic hearing due to health concerns for their father, providing a doctor's note and evidence of defense counsel's consent. The WCJ denied the request via order without a hearing, citing procedural rule violations. While the Appeals Board denied the disqualification petition, finding no actual bias, they granted removal. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order, deeming it a due process violation, and returned the matter for further proceedings to allow for proper consideration of the electronic hearing request.
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This case involves a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) for bias. The applicant's attorney requested an electronic hearing due to health concerns for their father, providing a doctor's note and evidence of defense counsel's consent. The WCJ denied the request via order without a hearing, citing procedural rule violations. While the Appeals Board denied the disqualification petition, finding no actual bias, they granted removal. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order, deeming it a due process violation, and returned the matter for further proceedings to allow for proper consideration of the electronic hearing request.
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