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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a prior finding, and remanded the case. Defendant argued the current claim for fatigue was duplicative of a prior claim with an open stipulated award for fatigue. The Board found the previous Compromise and Release did not resolve the fatigue injury, potentially allowing the new application to be treated as a petition for new and further disability. The matter was returned to the trial level for the judge to determine if the application should be construed as such.
MICHAEL SMITH vs. PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a prior finding, and remanded the case. Defendant argued the current claim for fatigue was duplicative of a prior claim with an open stipulated award for fatigue. The Board found the previous Compromise and Release did not resolve the fatigue injury, potentially allowing the new application to be treated as a petition for new and further disability. The matter was returned to the trial level for the judge to determine if the application should be construed as such.
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