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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation claim dismissed with prejudice due to repeated failures to appear at hearings and a medical evaluation. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the dismissal to be without prejudice. This decision acknowledges the applicant's lack of participation but prioritizes the public policy of disposing of cases on their merits.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation claim dismissed with prejudice due to repeated failures to appear at hearings and a medical evaluation. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the dismissal to be without prejudice. This decision acknowledges the applicant's lack of participation but prioritizes the public policy of disposing of cases on their merits.
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