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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the previous award, finding that the administrative law judge erred by not properly apportioning permanent disability to each industrial injury, as required by the Benson en banc decision. The Board also addressed the timeliness of CIGA's petition, finding it timely filed due to CIGA's sworn declaration of late receipt. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and decision on apportionment.
LEONARD MAGALLANES vs. MATHESON FAST FREIGHT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the previous award, finding that the administrative law judge erred by not properly apportioning permanent disability to each industrial injury, as required by the Benson en banc decision. The Board also addressed the timeliness of CIGA's petition, finding it timely filed due to CIGA's sworn declaration of late receipt. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and decision on apportionment.
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