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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that her injury claim is barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant's own testimony indicated she knew her injuries were work-related and caused disability by September 2014, making her claim filed after April 18, 2013, untimely. The Board also found that the presumption of compensability under Labor Code section 5402(b) did not apply due to a lack of evidence regarding the claim form's filing. Consequently, all other issues, including the request for a new QME, were rendered moot.
JUDY FRANKLIN vs. COVENANT TRANSPORT, NEW HAMPSHIRE 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that her injury claim is barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant's own testimony indicated she knew her injuries were work-related and caused disability by September 2014, making her claim filed after April 18, 2013, untimely. The Board also found that the presumption of compensability under Labor Code section 5402(b) did not apply due to a lack of evidence regarding the claim form's filing. Consequently, all other issues, including the request for a new QME, were rendered moot.
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