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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's finding that the decedent's death was industrially caused. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a causal link between the decedent's left ankle injury and his death, adopting the opinion of Dr. Jay. Therefore, the decedent's death was not found to be causally related to his industrial injury.
ARNOLD FRANCIS (Deceased), AMELIA FRANCIS (Widow) vs. GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Permissibly Self-Insured, CSEA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Orange. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's finding that the decedent's death was industrially caused. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a causal link between the decedent's left ankle injury and his death, adopting the opinion of Dr. Jay. Therefore, the decedent's death was not found to be causally related to his industrial injury.
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