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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final interlocutory order, not a substantive decision determining liability. Such procedural orders, relating to evidence or trial setting, are not appealable for reconsideration. The petition for removal was also denied, as the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. Consequently, the Board dismissed the reconsideration and denied removal.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final interlocutory order, not a substantive decision determining liability. Such procedural orders, relating to evidence or trial setting, are not appealable for reconsideration. The petition for removal was also denied, as the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. Consequently, the Board dismissed the reconsideration and denied removal.
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