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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the award of temporary disability benefits. The applicant, a correctional officer, contracted Guillain Barre Syndrome due to a work-related infection. The Agreed Medical Evaluator, Dr. Pattison, concluded the applicant was temporarily totally disabled from November 10, 2005, to June 12, 2008, a period the defendant contested. The Board found Dr. Pattison's opinion regarding temporary disability remained valid despite requests for further medical evaluations on other issues.
GRADLEY MAXHAM vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the award of temporary disability benefits. The applicant, a correctional officer, contracted Guillain Barre Syndrome due to a work-related infection. The Agreed Medical Evaluator, Dr. Pattison, concluded the applicant was temporarily totally disabled from November 10, 2005, to June 12, 2008, a period the defendant contested. The Board found Dr. Pattison's opinion regarding temporary disability remained valid despite requests for further medical evaluations on other issues.
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