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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a prior decision, finding the applicant's claim barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant, a bus driver, injured her knees in 2005 but did not file a claim until May 2008 and received medical treatment in 2010. Although the employer did not provide the statutory notice of rights, the Board found this was not required as the applicant lost no time from work and initially stated she did not need medical treatment beyond first aid. Therefore, the Board concluded the employer was not estopped from raising the statute of limitations defense.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a prior decision, finding the applicant's claim barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant, a bus driver, injured her knees in 2005 but did not file a claim until May 2008 and received medical treatment in 2010. Although the employer did not provide the statutory notice of rights, the Board found this was not required as the applicant lost no time from work and initially stated she did not need medical treatment beyond first aid. Therefore, the Board concluded the employer was not estopped from raising the statute of limitations defense.
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