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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the Pittsburgh Steelers' petition for reconsideration, rescinding the original decision. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish California jurisdiction over Malcolm Johnson's claim, specifically regarding whether his work activities in California were a contributing cause to his injury. The case is remanded for further development of the record on this jurisdictional issue, including obtaining supplemental medical opinions or depositions from the treating physicians. The Board also clarified that Johnson's temporary work in California did not constitute "regular" employment for extraterritorial jurisdiction purposes.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the Pittsburgh Steelers' petition for reconsideration, rescinding the original decision. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish California jurisdiction over Malcolm Johnson's claim, specifically regarding whether his work activities in California were a contributing cause to his injury. The case is remanded for further development of the record on this jurisdictional issue, including obtaining supplemental medical opinions or depositions from the treating physicians. The Board also clarified that Johnson's temporary work in California did not constitute "regular" employment for extraterritorial jurisdiction purposes.
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