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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was not filed from a "final" order. The WCJ's August 31, 2018 Findings and Order was not a final determination of substantive rights or liabilities, as it reopened the record for further development. Therefore, reconsideration was improper and the petition was dismissed. The Board also noted that even if treated as a removal request, no substantial prejudice was shown.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was not filed from a "final" order. The WCJ's August 31, 2018 Findings and Order was not a final determination of substantive rights or liabilities, as it reopened the record for further development. Therefore, reconsideration was improper and the petition was dismissed. The Board also noted that even if treated as a removal request, no substantial prejudice was shown.
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