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The defendant sought reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release, contending it failed to encompass a second injury date. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature. The Board noted that the defendant's claim of mutual mistake regarding the settlement's scope lacked supporting evidence in the record. Without sworn testimony or admitted evidence, the Board cannot alter the existing order; a hearing is recommended to allow the defendant to present its case.
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The defendant sought reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release, contending it failed to encompass a second injury date. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature. The Board noted that the defendant's claim of mutual mistake regarding the settlement's scope lacked supporting evidence in the record. Without sworn testimony or admitted evidence, the Board cannot alter the existing order; a hearing is recommended to allow the defendant to present its case.
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