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The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to reverse a finding of unreasonable delay in paying permanent disability benefits. The WCAB determined that conflicting medical evidence and potential legal doubts about liability provided a "genuine doubt" defense, negating the unreasonable delay claim. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the prior award of penalties under Labor Code sections 5814 and 4650(d) and denied the applicant's petition for penalties.
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The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to reverse a finding of unreasonable delay in paying permanent disability benefits. The WCAB determined that conflicting medical evidence and potential legal doubts about liability provided a "genuine doubt" defense, negating the unreasonable delay claim. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the prior award of penalties under Labor Code sections 5814 and 4650(d) and denied the applicant's petition for penalties.
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