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The Appeals Board holds that the repeal of Labor Code section 139.5, effective January 1, 2009, terminated any non-final rights to vocational rehabilitation benefits or services. The WCAB lost jurisdiction over these claims unless the rights were vested through a final order issued before the repeal date.
LAWRENCE WEINER vs. RALPHS COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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The Appeals Board holds that the repeal of Labor Code section 139.5, effective January 1, 2009, terminated any non-final rights to vocational rehabilitation benefits or services. The WCAB lost jurisdiction over these claims unless the rights were vested through a final order issued before the repeal date.
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