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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This was due to due process concerns regarding the admission of applicant's medical treatment records. The WCJ improperly attempted to admit these records after the discovery deadline and without a ruling on the defendant's objection. The Board will allow further proceedings to properly address the evidence and allow the defendant to respond.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This was due to due process concerns regarding the admission of applicant's medical treatment records. The WCJ improperly attempted to admit these records after the discovery deadline and without a ruling on the defendant's objection. The Board will allow further proceedings to properly address the evidence and allow the defendant to respond.
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