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This case involves applicant Juan Mendoza's workers' compensation claims for a specific back and leg injury on September 3, 2009, and cumulative trauma from November 1, 2009, to December 28, 2009. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the trial judge's findings, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's report was not substantial evidence and ordered the evaluator to re-evaluate the cumulative trauma claim considering the applicant's entire employment history as a butcher. Furthermore, the Board indicated a need for further development of the record regarding the statute of limitations and post-termination claim issues.
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This case involves applicant Juan Mendoza's workers' compensation claims for a specific back and leg injury on September 3, 2009, and cumulative trauma from November 1, 2009, to December 28, 2009. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the trial judge's findings, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's report was not substantial evidence and ordered the evaluator to re-evaluate the cumulative trauma claim considering the applicant's entire employment history as a butcher. Furthermore, the Board indicated a need for further development of the record regarding the statute of limitations and post-termination claim issues.
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