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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an arbitrator's award of weight loss treatment, attendant care, and household assistance. The Board found the arbitrator erred by conducting an independent investigation without notice to the parties and by failing to provide an adequate record, including a summary of evidence. The case is remanded for further proceedings before a new arbitrator or judge to ensure a proper evidentiary record supports any future award.
Diane Martinez vs. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, Permissibly Self-Insured is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an arbitrator's award of weight loss treatment, attendant care, and household assistance. The Board found the arbitrator erred by conducting an independent investigation without notice to the parties and by failing to provide an adequate record, including a summary of evidence. The case is remanded for further proceedings before a new arbitrator or judge to ensure a proper evidentiary record supports any future award.
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