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This case concerns a firefighter injured on January 1, 2018, who was awarded temporary disability benefits. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing benefits should terminate based on a QME's report, not solely the primary treating physician's determination of permanent and stationary status. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify the termination conditions for temporary disability benefits. The Board affirmed the WCJ's award but amended the findings to allow termination of benefits upon a properly supported QME determination of permanent and stationary status, as well as by the PTP.
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This case concerns a firefighter injured on January 1, 2018, who was awarded temporary disability benefits. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing benefits should terminate based on a QME's report, not solely the primary treating physician's determination of permanent and stationary status. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify the termination conditions for temporary disability benefits. The Board affirmed the WCJ's award but amended the findings to allow termination of benefits upon a properly supported QME determination of permanent and stationary status, as well as by the PTP.
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