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The Applicant seeks reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, alleging fraud and duress in the stipulated settlement. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration to allow for a hearing on these claims. However, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature. The Board determined that allegations of fraud and duress require a factual hearing at the trial level to develop the record.
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The Applicant seeks reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, alleging fraud and duress in the stipulated settlement. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration to allow for a hearing on these claims. However, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature. The Board determined that allegations of fraud and duress require a factual hearing at the trial level to develop the record.
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