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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior award finding applicant sustained industrial injury to his bilateral hips and back. Defendant argued the award was unsupported by medical evidence and their petition for reconsideration was timely. The WCAB found the initial service of the award was defective, thus the petition was timely filed based on defendant's claimed receipt in late September. Ultimately, the WCAB affirmed the award, incorporating the WCJ's reasoning by reference.
MIGUEL VEGA vs. COLLIGERE FARM MANAGEMENT, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Stockton. 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 Stockton.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior award finding applicant sustained industrial injury to his bilateral hips and back. Defendant argued the award was unsupported by medical evidence and their petition for reconsideration was timely. The WCAB found the initial service of the award was defective, thus the petition was timely filed based on defendant's claimed receipt in "late September." Ultimately, the WCAB affirmed the award, incorporating the WCJ's reasoning by reference.
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