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The applicant sustained a lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremities injury on October 4, 2001, for which he received a stipulated settlement. Subsequently, the applicant sought additional temporary disability indemnity, arguing his temporary disability commenced within five years of the injury and has been continuous. However, a prior order found the applicant permanent and stationary on February 23, 2015, which remains a binding final order. Therefore, the Board affirmed the prior finding, determining it lacks jurisdiction to award further temporary disability benefits as the applicant cannot establish continuous temporary disability post-February 23, 2015.
MALCOLM CHISUM vs. BROWN INTERNATIONAL, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The applicant sustained a lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremities injury on October 4, 2001, for which he received a stipulated settlement. Subsequently, the applicant sought additional temporary disability indemnity, arguing his temporary disability commenced within five years of the injury and has been continuous. However, a prior order found the applicant permanent and stationary on February 23, 2015, which remains a binding final order. Therefore, the Board affirmed the prior finding, determining it lacks jurisdiction to award further temporary disability benefits as the applicant cannot establish continuous temporary disability post-February 23, 2015.
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