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This case involves an applicant, Jesus Hernandez, who claims industrial injuries to his back, lower extremities, psyche, and respiratory system while employed by Warner Bros. Studios. The employer sought reconsideration of a prior order, arguing the claims were barred by the post-termination defense under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify that the applicant's claimed respiratory system injury is not barred by the post-termination defense. The Board affirmed the prior order, finding that evidence of these injuries existed in pre-termination medical records.
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This case involves an applicant, Jesus Hernandez, who claims industrial injuries to his back, lower extremities, psyche, and respiratory system while employed by Warner Bros. Studios. The employer sought reconsideration of a prior order, arguing the claims were barred by the post-termination defense under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify that the applicant's claimed respiratory system injury is not barred by the post-termination defense. The Board affirmed the prior order, finding that evidence of these injuries existed in pre-termination medical records.
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