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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order to develop the record was not a final decision. The Board also denied the applicant's alternative Petition for Removal, finding no evidence of significant prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. The WCJ had previously reopened the case but required further medical opinion evidence to establish the applicant's disability and its impact on their ability to compete in the labor market. The applicant contended that existing medical opinions were sufficient for a 100% disability award, but the Board found no basis for this claim.
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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order to develop the record was not a final decision. The Board also denied the applicant's alternative Petition for Removal, finding no evidence of significant prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. The WCJ had previously reopened the case but required further medical opinion evidence to establish the applicant's disability and its impact on their ability to compete in the labor market. The applicant contended that existing medical opinions were sufficient for a 100% disability award, but the Board found no basis for this claim.
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