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This case concerns an applicant seeking Labor Code Section 4850 benefits, which provide paid leave for disabled peace officers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, reversing a prior finding that the applicant had waived this benefit by not raising it in initial 2013 proceedings. The WCAB held that Section 4851 mandates the Appeals Board to determine Section 4850 benefits in disputed cases. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to Section 4850 benefits, with the amount to be determined by the parties or the WCJ if agreement is not reached.
MICHAEL KILLEEN vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO is a workers' compensation case decided in San Bernardino. 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 San Bernardino.
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This case concerns an applicant seeking Labor Code Section 4850 benefits, which provide paid leave for disabled peace officers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, reversing a prior finding that the applicant had waived this benefit by not raising it in initial 2013 proceedings. The WCAB held that Section 4851 mandates the Appeals Board to determine Section 4850 benefits in disputed cases. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to Section 4850 benefits, with the amount to be determined by the parties or the WCJ if agreement is not reached.
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