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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award because the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred by not fully developing the record regarding the applicant's temporary disability. There are significant gaps in medical reporting from the primary treating physician concerning the applicant's disability status. The Board rescinded the ALJ's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings to clarify these reporting gaps and a specific date of disability mentioned in a physician's report. The Board emphasized its duty to ensure substantial justice and further develop undeveloped matters.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award because the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred by not fully developing the record regarding the applicant's temporary disability. There are significant gaps in medical reporting from the primary treating physician concerning the applicant's disability status. The Board rescinded the ALJ's decision and returned the matter for further proceedings to clarify these reporting gaps and a specific date of disability mentioned in a physician's report. The Board emphasized its duty to ensure substantial justice and further develop undeveloped matters.
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