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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release agreement. While the petition had procedural defects like lack of verification and proof of service, the Board did not dismiss it on these grounds, finding them non-jurisdictional or waived. Ultimately, the reconsideration was denied on the merits because the Compromise and Release was deemed adequate, reflecting a reasonable resolution of conflicting medical opinions regarding the applicant's permanent disability rating.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release agreement. While the petition had procedural defects like lack of verification and proof of service, the Board did not dismiss it on these grounds, finding them non-jurisdictional or waived. Ultimately, the reconsideration was denied on the merits because the Compromise and Release was deemed adequate, reflecting a reasonable resolution of conflicting medical opinions regarding the applicant's permanent disability rating.
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