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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award, finding the applicant was denied due process regarding temporary disability indemnity. The Board determined this issue was not properly raised at trial, preventing the defendant from presenting a defense. Additionally, the Board found the judge's dismissal of a QME's reports as unsubstantial evidence was unsupported by the record. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record and a new decision.
ARTURO FERREIRA vs. NOR TECH WASTE, UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award, finding the applicant was denied due process regarding temporary disability indemnity. The Board determined this issue was not properly raised at trial, preventing the defendant from presenting a defense. Additionally, the Board found the judge's dismissal of a QME's reports as unsubstantial evidence was unsupported by the record. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the record and a new decision.
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