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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed John Harris's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not taken from a final order, as the prior decision did not determine substantive benefit entitlement. Furthermore, the petition was deemed successive, as it sought to re-litigate an issue previously denied under a different procedural designation. The Board had previously denied applicant's request for removal regarding an orthopedist evaluation of his right knee, finding no significant prejudice. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed John Harris's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not taken from a final order, as the prior decision did not determine substantive benefit entitlement. Furthermore, the petition was deemed successive, as it sought to re-litigate an issue previously denied under a different procedural designation. The Board had previously denied applicant's request for removal regarding an orthopedist evaluation of his right knee, finding no significant prejudice. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed.
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