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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding that Daniel Jacobs sustained an industrial injury from Disseminated Coccidiomycosis. The Board found substantial evidence supported the original award, based on applicant's credible testimony regarding ongoing excavation and his extensive outdoor work at the 13-acre plant. The Board relied on the expert opinion of Dr. Sweeney, who stated with very high medical probability that the applicant's illness was work-related due to prolonged exposure to airborne fungus from disturbed soil. This employment exposed the applicant to a greater risk than the general public, thus meeting the legal standard for industrial causation.
DANIEL JACOBS vs. WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, ACWA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY 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 denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding that Daniel Jacobs sustained an industrial injury from Disseminated Coccidiomycosis. The Board found substantial evidence supported the original award, based on applicant's credible testimony regarding ongoing excavation and his extensive outdoor work at the 13-acre plant. The Board relied on the expert opinion of Dr. Sweeney, who stated with "very high medical probability" that the applicant's illness was work-related due to prolonged exposure to airborne fungus from disturbed soil. This employment exposed the applicant to a greater risk than the general public, thus meeting the legal standard for industrial causation.
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