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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the case for a new trial, finding the WCJ erred by denying a continuance. Defendant demonstrated good cause due to a sudden family emergency preventing key witnesses from testifying, which prejudiced their ability to present their case. The Board also directed the WCJ to issue findings on all disputed facts, including the alleged hernia injury.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the case for a new trial, finding the WCJ erred by denying a continuance. Defendant demonstrated good cause due to a sudden family emergency preventing key witnesses from testifying, which prejudiced their ability to present their case. The Board also directed the WCJ to issue findings on all disputed facts, including the alleged hernia injury.
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