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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal in this case, rescinding the WCJ's prior decision and remanding it for further proceedings. The WCAB also dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration, noting its improper inclusion of "reconsideration" in the caption when removal was the appropriate remedy. This action was taken to maintain procedural clarity regarding the distinction between removal and reconsideration. The matter is now returned to the WCJ for a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal in this case, rescinding the WCJ's prior decision and remanding it for further proceedings. The WCAB also dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration, noting its improper inclusion of "reconsideration" in the caption when removal was the appropriate remedy. This action was taken to maintain procedural clarity regarding the distinction between removal and reconsideration. The matter is now returned to the WCJ for a new decision.
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