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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior Findings and Order. The WCAB found the record insufficiently developed to determine entitlement to temporary disability benefits, particularly regarding the availability and nature of modified work offered. Conflicting testimony exists regarding whether applicant was terminated or refused modified work, necessitating further development of the record. The case is returned to the trial level for additional proceedings to address these issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior Findings and Order. The WCAB found the record insufficiently developed to determine entitlement to temporary disability benefits, particularly regarding the availability and nature of modified work offered. Conflicting testimony exists regarding whether applicant was terminated or refused modified work, necessitating further development of the record. The case is returned to the trial level for additional proceedings to address these issues.
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