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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant sought review, alleging discrimination and inadequacy of the $$ 17,500$ settlement due to fear and a lack of understanding regarding his legal status. The Board found the record incomplete, specifically noting the absence of medical reports supporting the settlement's adequacy and discrepancies in EDD payment reimbursements. Consequently, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to obtain necessary documentation and ensure the settlement's fairness.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant sought review, alleging discrimination and inadequacy of the $$ 17,500$ settlement due to fear and a lack of understanding regarding his legal status. The Board found the record incomplete, specifically noting the absence of medical reports supporting the settlement's adequacy and discrepancies in EDD payment reimbursements. Consequently, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to obtain necessary documentation and ensure the settlement's fairness.
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