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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board reversed the WCJ's decision, finding the applicant's claim was not barred by the statute of limitations. The Board determined the defendant failed to meet its burden of proving the applicant had actual knowledge of his workers' compensation rights more than one year before filing his claim. Crucially, the defendant did not provide notice of these rights, and the applicant's knowledge of his injury's industrial cause did not equate to knowledge of his rights to benefits. Therefore, the case was returned for further proceedings.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board reversed the WCJ's decision, finding the applicant's claim was not barred by the statute of limitations. The Board determined the defendant failed to meet its burden of proving the applicant had actual knowledge of his workers' compensation rights more than one year before filing his claim. Crucially, the defendant did not provide notice of these rights, and the applicant's knowledge of his injury's industrial cause did not equate to knowledge of his rights to benefits. Therefore, the case was returned for further proceedings.
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