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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award and remanded the case for further development of the record regarding Martha Barker's industrial injury claim against Pomona Unified School District. The Board found that Barker sustained injury to her left knee, low back, and upper gastrointestinal system but not her right knee, and requires future medical care. However, the specific liability for her stomach surgery and the exact level of her permanent disability remain unresolved due to conflicting medical reports and WCJ findings. Therefore, all issues beyond the confirmed injuries and need for future care are deferred.
MARTHA BARKER vs. POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, YORK RISK SERVICES 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award and remanded the case for further development of the record regarding Martha Barker's industrial injury claim against Pomona Unified School District. The Board found that Barker sustained injury to her left knee, low back, and upper gastrointestinal system but not her right knee, and requires future medical care. However, the specific liability for her stomach surgery and the exact level of her permanent disability remain unresolved due to conflicting medical reports and WCJ findings. Therefore, all issues beyond the confirmed injuries and need for future care are deferred.
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