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Defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's order that required payment of out-of-state medical treatment at higher rates and utilization of a California primary treating physician. The WCAB dismissed the petition because the WCJ's order was not final, as it provided a 90-day trial period. The Appeals Board held that reconsideration is only available for final orders that determine substantive rights or liabilities. Therefore, the defendant's petition was dismissed as premature.
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Defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's order that required payment of out-of-state medical treatment at higher rates and utilization of a California primary treating physician. The WCAB dismissed the petition because the WCJ's order was not final, as it provided a 90-day trial period. The Appeals Board held that reconsideration is only available for final orders that determine substantive rights or liabilities. Therefore, the defendant's petition was dismissed as premature.
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