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This case involves an applicant who sustained a back injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, affirming that the applicant sustained an industrial injury and that the statute of limitations was tolled due to the employer's failure to provide a claim form. However, the WCAB reversed the finding of unreasonable delay or refusal of benefits, concluding the defendant had a non-frivolous legal doubt regarding liability. The WCAB also removed the presumption of compensability, as the defendant denied the claim within 90 days of the claim form filing.
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This case involves an applicant who sustained a back injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, affirming that the applicant sustained an industrial injury and that the statute of limitations was tolled due to the employer's failure to provide a claim form. However, the WCAB reversed the finding of unreasonable delay or refusal of benefits, concluding the defendant had a non-frivolous legal doubt regarding liability. The WCAB also removed the presumption of compensability, as the defendant denied the claim within 90 days of the claim form filing.
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