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This case concerns applicant Howard Gold's cumulative trauma injury claim for back and spine issues, spanning September 2, 2000 to October 18, 2000. Defendant CNA Insurance sought reconsideration, arguing the claim was time-barred because applicant had knowledge of his disability and its industrial causation by October 2000. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied CNA's petition, adopting the judge's report that found the claim not barred by the statute of limitations. Additionally, the Board affirmed a modification assigning CIGA responsibility for future medical treatment related to a prior 1997 injury, pending further development of the record on other insurance availability.
Howard Gold vs. DENNY'S INC.; CIGA, BY ITS SERVICING AGENCY, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, FOR HIH INSURANCE COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION, CNA Insurance is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This case concerns applicant Howard Gold's cumulative trauma injury claim for back and spine issues, spanning September 2, 2000 to October 18, 2000. Defendant CNA Insurance sought reconsideration, arguing the claim was time-barred because applicant had knowledge of his disability and its industrial causation by October 2000. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied CNA's petition, adopting the judge's report that found the claim not barred by the statute of limitations. Additionally, the Board affirmed a modification assigning CIGA responsibility for future medical treatment related to a prior 1997 injury, pending further development of the record on other insurance availability.
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