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Defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's award of retroactive vocational rehabilitation benefits, arguing the award was improper as it issued after the repeal of Labor Code Section 139.5. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address this issue, which is similar to that in a related en banc case. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. The parties are encouraged to attempt an informal resolution.
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Defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's award of retroactive vocational rehabilitation benefits, arguing the award was improper as it issued after the repeal of Labor Code Section 139.5. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address this issue, which is similar to that in a related en banc case. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. The parties are encouraged to attempt an informal resolution.
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