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The applicant sought a hearing regarding the timeliness of the defendant's utilization review (UR) determination. The WCJ improperly took the matter off calendar without a hearing, denying the applicant's due process rights. The Appeals Board granted removal, finding the WCJ's order was not a final decision and that the applicant was entitled to a hearing on the UR timeliness issue. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The applicant sought a hearing regarding the timeliness of the defendant's utilization review (UR) determination. The WCJ improperly took the matter off calendar without a hearing, denying the applicant's due process rights. The Appeals Board granted removal, finding the WCJ's order was not a final decision and that the applicant was entitled to a hearing on the UR timeliness issue. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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