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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the award of temporary total disability benefits to Bertha Guerrero. The Board found that the applicant's termination for cause did not preclude benefits because the employer failed to prove suitable modified work would have been available. Furthermore, the Board admonished defense counsel for failing to accurately represent the evidence and serve co-counsel, citing violations of Appeals Board rules.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the award of temporary total disability benefits to Bertha Guerrero. The Board found that the applicant's termination for cause did not preclude benefits because the employer failed to prove suitable modified work would have been available. Furthermore, the Board admonished defense counsel for failing to accurately represent the evidence and serve co-counsel, citing violations of Appeals Board rules.
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