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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendant's petition for removal/disqualification. The petition was denied because it was filed after testimony had already been taken at trial, violating WCAB Rule 10452. Even if considered on its merits, the petition would have been denied as the WCJ's past, infrequent treatment by the applicant's doctor did not demonstrate bias. The WCJ disclosed the prior contact and asserted impartiality, which the Board found sufficient.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendant's petition for removal/disqualification. The petition was denied because it was filed after testimony had already been taken at trial, violating WCAB Rule 10452. Even if considered on its merits, the petition would have been denied as the WCJ's past, infrequent treatment by the applicant's doctor did not demonstrate bias. The WCJ disclosed the prior contact and asserted impartiality, which the Board found sufficient.
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