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The defendant sought reconsideration of an approved compromise and release settlement, arguing the Order failed to address the applicant's serious and willful misconduct claim. This omission was contended to be a mutual mistake, warranting rescission of the Order. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration based on evidence of an agreement to resolve the serious and willful claim and issue an amended order. Consequently, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and returned the case to the trial level.
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The defendant sought reconsideration of an approved compromise and release settlement, arguing the Order failed to address the applicant's serious and willful misconduct claim. This omission was contended to be a mutual mistake, warranting rescission of the Order. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration based on evidence of an agreement to resolve the serious and willful claim and issue an amended order. Consequently, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and returned the case to the trial level.
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