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Kern County sought reconsideration of an award of temporary disability benefits to Hilda Castellanos for industrial injury to her wrists, arms, and neck, arguing she voluntarily retired and suffered no wage loss. The Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant credibly testified her retirement was necessitated by the effects of her industrial injury. The Board gave significant weight to the applicant's testimony detailing how her physical limitations ultimately prevented her from continuing her job. The applicant's stated intent to work longer and pursue other employment if not for the injury supported the WCJ's findings.
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Here is a summary of the case for a lawyer, in four sentences:
Kern County sought reconsideration of an award of temporary disability benefits to Hilda Castellanos for industrial injury to her wrists, arms, and neck, arguing she voluntarily retired and suffered no wage loss. The Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant credibly testified her retirement was necessitated by the effects of her industrial injury. The Board gave significant weight to the applicant's testimony detailing how her physical limitations ultimately prevented her from continuing her job. The applicant's stated intent to work longer and pursue other employment if not for the injury supported the WCJ's findings.
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