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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the previous award because the administrative law judge's decision was not supported by substantial evidence regarding the date of injury and apportionment of liability. The Board found that the record needed further development, particularly by obtaining supplemental reports or depositions from the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify these critical issues and potentially re-evaluate the applicant's election against co-defendants.
GARY SWIERSKI vs. LONG PAINTING COMPANY; ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, Adjusted By GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES; JERRY THOMPSON & SONS PAINTING, ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, Adjusted By GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the previous award because the administrative law judge's decision was not supported by substantial evidence regarding the date of injury and apportionment of liability. The Board found that the record needed further development, particularly by obtaining supplemental reports or depositions from the Panel Qualified Medical Evaluator. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify these critical issues and potentially re-evaluate the applicant's election against co-defendants.
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