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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that his prostate cancer claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The Board agreed that the applicant knew about his condition and its potential work-relatedness as early as 2005, evidenced by his own testimony and that of his former attorney. This knowledge, coupled with the absence of a timely claim filing, established the date of injury in 2005, thus barring the claim under Labor Code section 5405.
Anthony Pearsall vs. CITY OF VALLEJO, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by YORK INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Rosa. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that his prostate cancer claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The Board agreed that the applicant knew about his condition and its potential work-relatedness as early as 2005, evidenced by his own testimony and that of his former attorney. This knowledge, coupled with the absence of a timely claim filing, established the date of injury in 2005, thus barring the claim under Labor Code section 5405.
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