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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a Joint Finding and Order that allowed reopening of previously dismissed claims. The Board found the original order addressed a threshold issue, making reconsideration appropriate rather than removal. Crucially, the Board determined the applicant was denied due process as the WCJ issued the order without a hearing or adequate development of the record. Therefore, the order was rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including a hearing on whether good cause exists to reopen.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a Joint Finding and Order that allowed reopening of previously dismissed claims. The Board found the original order addressed a threshold issue, making reconsideration appropriate rather than removal. Crucially, the Board determined the applicant was denied due process as the WCJ issued the order without a hearing or adequate development of the record. Therefore, the order was rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including a hearing on whether good cause exists to reopen.
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