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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior award of temporary total disability benefits, finding that the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) erred in awarding benefits to date and continuing. The WCAB relied on Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) Dr. Green's opinions establishing that the applicant's neck condition was permanent and stationary as of July 7, 2005. Because of the ambiguity regarding the applicant's shoulder condition and whether he ever returned to work, the WCAB returned the matter to the WCJ for further proceedings, specifically recommending a supplemental opinion from Dr. Green.
HI ROCKY HWANG vs. VAN WATERS & ROGERS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC. 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior award of temporary total disability benefits, finding that the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) erred in awarding benefits "to date and continuing." The WCAB relied on Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) Dr. Green's opinions establishing that the applicant's neck condition was permanent and stationary as of July 7, 2005. Because of the ambiguity regarding the applicant's shoulder condition and whether he ever returned to work, the WCAB returned the matter to the WCJ for further proceedings, specifically recommending a supplemental opinion from Dr. Green.
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