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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The applicant alleged the WCJ formed an unqualified opinion on the merits of the case. While the WCJ initially dismissed the claim based on a misunderstanding of the law, he later rescinded the dismissal and scheduled further proceedings. The Board found no evidence the WCJ formed an unqualified opinion and believes he can render a fair hearing.
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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The applicant alleged the WCJ formed an unqualified opinion on the merits of the case. While the WCJ initially dismissed the claim based on a misunderstanding of the law, he later rescinded the dismissal and scheduled further proceedings. The Board found no evidence the WCJ formed an unqualified opinion and believes he can render a fair hearing.
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