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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board agreed with the finding of a single continuous trauma injury, but rescinded the prior order because the record was insufficient to determine the applicant's date of injury under Labor Code section 5412. This determination is crucial for establishing the period of employer liability under Labor Code section 5500.5. The Board emphasized the need to develop the medical record and clarify the applicant's knowledge regarding the work-related cause of his disability.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board agreed with the finding of a single continuous trauma injury, but rescinded the prior order because the record was insufficient to determine the applicant's date of injury under Labor Code section 5412. This determination is crucial for establishing the period of employer liability under Labor Code section 5500.5. The Board emphasized the need to develop the medical record and clarify the applicant's knowledge regarding the work-related cause of his disability.
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