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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was taken from a non-final, interlocutory procedural order. The Board also denied the Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm that would necessitate this extraordinary remedy. The WCJ's report, which the Board adopted, adequately addressed the issues, and reconsideration remains an adequate remedy should a final adverse decision issue later. Therefore, the Board ordered the dismissal of reconsideration and denial of removal.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was taken from a non-final, interlocutory procedural order. The Board also denied the Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm that would necessitate this extraordinary remedy. The WCJ's report, which the Board adopted, adequately addressed the issues, and reconsideration remains an adequate remedy should a final adverse decision issue later. Therefore, the Board ordered the dismissal of reconsideration and denial of removal.
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