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This case involves a teacher who claims a cumulative trauma injury from toxic chemical exposure near his school, leading to 100% permanent disability. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the finding of industrial injury and permanent total disability. However, they rescinded the presumption of compensability due to the lack of a filed DWC-1 claim form. The WCAB also clarified the injured body parts to include trachea and prediabetes, and confirmed the decision to not apportion the disability.
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This case involves a teacher who claims a cumulative trauma injury from toxic chemical exposure near his school, leading to 100% permanent disability. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the finding of industrial injury and permanent total disability. However, they rescinded the presumption of compensability due to the lack of a filed DWC-1 claim form. The WCAB also clarified the injured body parts to include trachea and prediabetes, and confirmed the decision to not apportion the disability.
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