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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's Findings and Award, finding it necessary to return the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The original award included penalties for delayed and improperly paid temporary disability benefits, as well as for failure to provide physical therapy. The Board determined the WCJ's penalty awards lacked sufficient explanation and consideration of relevant factors. Additionally, issues surrounding attorney's fees under Labor Code §5814.5 were unclear, and the defendant presented insufficient evidence to support its defense regarding payment delays.
MATTHEW FALADE vs. DURANDO HOME & DURANDO HOME II, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's Findings and Award, finding it necessary to return the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The original award included penalties for delayed and improperly paid temporary disability benefits, as well as for failure to provide physical therapy. The Board determined the WCJ's penalty awards lacked sufficient explanation and consideration of relevant factors. Additionally, issues surrounding attorney's fees under Labor Code §5814.5 were unclear, and the defendant presented insufficient evidence to support its defense regarding payment delays.
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