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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed an award of temporary disability from January 6, 2021, through May 2, 2022. The Board found that the applicant's treating physician's opinion supported this extended period of disability, even when denied treatment requests by the defendant. However, the Board deferred the issue of whether the defendant is entitled to a credit for permanent disability payments made against temporary disability, remanding it for further consideration due to equitable principles. This deferral is to ensure the applicant is not prejudiced by the defendant's actions, especially when seeking credit across different benefit types.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed an award of temporary disability from January 6, 2021, through May 2, 2022. The Board found that the applicant's treating physician's opinion supported this extended period of disability, even when denied treatment requests by the defendant. However, the Board deferred the issue of whether the defendant is entitled to a credit for permanent disability payments made against temporary disability, remanding it for further consideration due to equitable principles. This deferral is to ensure the applicant is not prejudiced by the defendant's actions, especially when seeking credit across different benefit types.
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