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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal and rescinded the WCJ's order taking the case off calendar. The Board found no good cause to bifurcate the post-termination defense, emphasizing that medical evidence may be necessary and all issues should be tried together. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion, allowing the applicant to proceed with her claim without undue delay.
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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal and rescinded the WCJ's order taking the case off calendar. The Board found no good cause to bifurcate the post-termination defense, emphasizing that medical evidence may be necessary and all issues should be tried together. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion, allowing the applicant to proceed with her claim without undue delay.
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