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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the finding that the applicant was not entitled to temporary disability (TD) benefits at the stipulated rate of $1,172.57 per week. The Board found that the applicant, a salaried teacher, continued to receive her regular wages during winter and spring breaks. Therefore, her TD rate should not have been reduced, as the purpose of TD is to substitute for lost wages.
MELISSA MAZZIE vs. TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the finding that the applicant was not entitled to temporary disability (TD) benefits at the stipulated rate of $1,172.57 per week. The Board found that the applicant, a salaried teacher, continued to receive her regular wages during winter and spring breaks. Therefore, her TD rate should not have been reduced, as the purpose of TD is to substitute for lost wages.
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