Kim Freiberge — ADJ12786119

Defendant Goodwill Industries (permissibly self-insured, adjusted by Athens Administrators) petitioned for reconsideration of a WCJ order issued March 1, 2021 that set aside an Order Approving Compromise and Release. The Appeals Board determined that the order setting aside the OACR was not a 'final' order because it did not determine any substantive right or liability or a threshold issue. Because reconsideration may only be taken from a final order, the petition was dismissed. The Board noted defendant retained the right to request further proceedings at the trial level under the Board's continuing jurisdiction, after which the settlement could be approved again following notice and an opportunity to be heard.