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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ceradyne, Inc. and XL Insurance Company's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that Braulio Alvarez sustained a cumulative injury to his neck, back, and psyche during his employment. They also found the claim was not barred by the statute of limitations, as the applicant did not have knowledge of the work-related nature of his injury until after his termination. Furthermore, the claim was deemed not a post-termination claim because the applicant's injury was cumulative and the date of injury was subsequent to his layoff notice.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ceradyne, Inc. and XL Insurance Company's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that Braulio Alvarez sustained a cumulative injury to his neck, back, and psyche during his employment. They also found the claim was not barred by the statute of limitations, as the applicant did not have knowledge of the work-related nature of his injury until after his termination. Furthermore, the claim was deemed not a post-termination claim because the applicant's injury was cumulative and the date of injury was subsequent to his layoff notice.
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