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The applicant, Kenneth Burns, sought reconsideration of an order dismissing his workers' compensation case due to his failure to appear at trial. Burns contended he was unable to attend due to hardship. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration on its own motion, adopting the WCJ's recommendation. The WCAB rescinded the dismissal order and returned the matter to the WCJ for further appropriate proceedings.
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The applicant, Kenneth Burns, sought reconsideration of an order dismissing his workers' compensation case due to his failure to appear at trial. Burns contended he was unable to attend due to hardship. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration on its own motion, adopting the WCJ's recommendation. The WCAB rescinded the dismissal order and returned the matter to the WCJ for further appropriate proceedings.
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