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This case concerns an applicant's appeal of a Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision terminating temporary disability benefits. The applicant argued the defendant's petition to terminate failed to comply with procedural rules and that the WCJ's decision was made by an unauthorized judge. The Appeals Board found the defendant's petition was missing from the file and that procedural deficiencies existed regarding notice and preparation for hearings. Consequently, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and remanded the case for further proceedings to address the termination petition and the applicant's objections.
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This case concerns an applicant's appeal of a Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision terminating temporary disability benefits. The applicant argued the defendant's petition to terminate failed to comply with procedural rules and that the WCJ's decision was made by an unauthorized judge. The Appeals Board found the defendant's petition was missing from the file and that procedural deficiencies existed regarding notice and preparation for hearings. Consequently, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and remanded the case for further proceedings to address the termination petition and the applicant's objections.
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