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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release (OACR) in a workers' compensation claim. The defendant sought to vacate the OACR due to a claimed mutual mistake regarding the applicant's Social Security benefits. Notably, the applicant also requested the OACR be vacated for the same reason. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding its discretion broader than that of the WCJ when reviewing an OACR via a petition for reconsideration. The Board vacated the OACR, allowing the parties to resolve the issue of Medicare Set Aside and resubmit their settlement.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release (OACR) in a workers' compensation claim. The defendant sought to vacate the OACR due to a claimed mutual mistake regarding the applicant's Social Security benefits. Notably, the applicant also requested the OACR be vacated for the same reason. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding its discretion broader than that of the WCJ when reviewing an OACR via a petition for reconsideration. The Board vacated the OACR, allowing the parties to resolve the issue of Medicare Set Aside and resubmit their settlement.
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