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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior finding that terminated Abraham Burke's temporary disability benefits. The Board found that Burke's delay in deciding to undergo complex cervical surgery was reasonable given the severity of his condition and the need for multiple expert opinions. Consequently, Burke was found to continue to be temporarily totally disabled pending his recovery from the surgery, and the defendant's petition to terminate benefits was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior finding that terminated Abraham Burke's temporary disability benefits. The Board found that Burke's delay in deciding to undergo complex cervical surgery was reasonable given the severity of his condition and the need for multiple expert opinions. Consequently, Burke was found to continue to be temporarily totally disabled pending his recovery from the surgery, and the defendant's petition to terminate benefits was denied.
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