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This case involves the City of Anaheim's petition for reconsideration of an award of temporary total disability benefits to Gregory Martinez for a 2000 spinal injury. The City argued Martinez lacked a willingness to work due to his post-injury retirement and a three-year gap in seeking employment. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding that Martinez's retirement was not a complete withdrawal from the labor market. The Board highlighted his subsequent self-employment in property rehabilitation as evidence of an intent to pursue other work and demonstrate an earning capacity.
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This case involves the City of Anaheim's petition for reconsideration of an award of temporary total disability benefits to Gregory Martinez for a 2000 spinal injury. The City argued Martinez lacked a willingness to work due to his post-injury retirement and a three-year gap in seeking employment. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding that Martinez's retirement was not a complete withdrawal from the labor market. The Board highlighted his subsequent self-employment in property rehabilitation as evidence of an intent to pursue other work and demonstrate an earning capacity.
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