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This case involves a firefighter seeking reconsideration of a denial of temporary disability benefits. The applicant underwent knee surgery on February 10, 2009, and testified about his recovery and need for light duty. Despite no explicit medical opinion stating temporary disability, the Appeals Board found a reasonable inference of temporary disability from February 10, 2009, to March 6, 2009, based on the surgery's nature and the applicant's reliance on his wife for assistance. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the matter for further proceedings, including determination of temporary disability and potential Labor Code Section 4850 benefits.
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This case involves a firefighter seeking reconsideration of a denial of temporary disability benefits. The applicant underwent knee surgery on February 10, 2009, and testified about his recovery and need for light duty. Despite no explicit medical opinion stating temporary disability, the Appeals Board found a reasonable inference of temporary disability from February 10, 2009, to March 6, 2009, based on the surgery's nature and the applicant's reliance on his wife for assistance. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the matter for further proceedings, including determination of temporary disability and potential Labor Code Section 4850 benefits.
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