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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's contention that the WCJ erred in limiting temporary total disability (TTD) indemnity payments and in finding that prior injuries did not contribute to his current TTD. The Board found that the medical evidence was not sufficiently developed to determine causation between the 2002 injuries and the applicant's current disability and need for surgery. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record and obtain a new decision.
MICHAEL LEACH vs. GRASS VALLEY ELECTRIC, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the applicant's contention that the WCJ erred in limiting temporary total disability (TTD) indemnity payments and in finding that prior injuries did not contribute to his current TTD. The Board found that the medical evidence was not sufficiently developed to determine causation between the 2002 injuries and the applicant's current disability and need for surgery. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record and obtain a new decision.
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