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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration of an Amended Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant alleged the settlement was procured by fraud, claiming he was intimidated and forced to sign without reviewing it. However, the Board found no evidence or testimony under oath was presented to support these allegations. Consequently, the Board recommended the petition be treated as a request to set aside the order, requiring a hearing for the applicant to present evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration of an Amended Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant alleged the settlement was procured by fraud, claiming he was intimidated and forced to sign without reviewing it. However, the Board found no evidence or testimony under oath was presented to support these allegations. Consequently, the Board recommended the petition be treated as a request to set aside the order, requiring a hearing for the applicant to present evidence.
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