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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the WCJ's decision, finding that the applicant's claim for vocational rehabilitation services was barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant's initial request for dispute resolution was filed more than five years after the Stipulations and Award, exceeding the one-year limit under former Labor Code section 5405.5, which governs such claims. The Board concluded that affirming the WCJ's decision would unfairly reward the applicant's prolonged inaction.
ANNA CLIFTON vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the WCJ's decision, finding that the applicant's claim for vocational rehabilitation services was barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant's initial request for dispute resolution was filed more than five years after the Stipulations and Award, exceeding the one-year limit under former Labor Code section 5405.5, which governs such claims. The Board concluded that affirming the WCJ's decision would unfairly reward the applicant's prolonged inaction.
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