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The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order to further develop the medical record was not a final order. The Board also denied the applicant's alternative Petition for Removal, finding no evidence of significant prejudice or irreparable harm required for such an extraordinary remedy. The WCJ's opinion highlighted deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding the applicant's disability. Therefore, the applicant's attempt to obtain a 100% disability award at this stage was unsuccessful.
DON L. KETTERING vs. DME ELEC AND FIRE PROTECTION, INTERCARE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION FRESNO is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order to further develop the medical record was not a final order. The Board also denied the applicant's alternative Petition for Removal, finding no evidence of significant prejudice or irreparable harm required for such an extraordinary remedy. The WCJ's opinion highlighted deficiencies in the medical evidence regarding the applicant's disability. Therefore, the applicant's attempt to obtain a 100% disability award at this stage was unsuccessful.
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