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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied CIGA's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's findings of industrial injuries to the applicant's knees, neck, back, shoulders, hips, hands, and ankle across multiple dates. The Board found the WCJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence, specifically Dr. Nelson's well-reasoned medical opinions on causation and apportionment. CIGA's petition was also found deficient for failing to comply with procedural requirements for referencing the record. Finally, CIGA was estopped from asserting the statute of limitations defense due to the employer's knowledge of the injury and failure to provide notice of rights.
CLAUDIA DYER vs. BOEING/McDONNELL DOUGLAS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, CHARTIS INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied CIGA's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's findings of industrial injuries to the applicant's knees, neck, back, shoulders, hips, hands, and ankle across multiple dates. The Board found the WCJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence, specifically Dr. Nelson's well-reasoned medical opinions on causation and apportionment. CIGA's petition was also found deficient for failing to comply with procedural requirements for referencing the record. Finally, CIGA was estopped from asserting the statute of limitations defense due to the employer's knowledge of the injury and failure to provide notice of rights.
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