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The applicant, Jesus Cortes, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that barred his cumulative injury claim due to the statute of limitations. The Appeals Board rescinded the decision, finding that the applicant's date of injury under Labor Code § 5412 is March 16, 2016, making the claim timely. Consequently, the claim is not barred by the statute of limitations or as a post-termination claim. The case is remanded for further development of the medical record by a Qualified Medical Evaluator for all claimed body parts.
JESUS CORTES vs. PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The applicant, Jesus Cortes, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that barred his cumulative injury claim due to the statute of limitations. The Appeals Board rescinded the decision, finding that the applicant's date of injury under Labor Code § 5412 is March 16, 2016, making the claim timely. Consequently, the claim is not barred by the statute of limitations or as a post-termination claim. The case is remanded for further development of the medical record by a Qualified Medical Evaluator for all claimed body parts.
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