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This case concerns a workers' compensation applicant who sustained severe back injuries in 1996. The applicant later filed to reopen, alleging consequential injuries to his psyche, heart, cardiovascular system, and diabetes, as well as 100% permanent total disability. The defendant argued these injuries were outside the five-year statute of limitations for claims. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the consequential injuries compensable, noting that a timely petition to reopen preserves jurisdiction. The Board also found substantial evidence supported the 100% permanent total disability rating based on agreed medical examiners' reports.
MIKE TAYLOR vs. WILSON WELDING & HYDRAULICS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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This case concerns a workers' compensation applicant who sustained severe back injuries in 1996. The applicant later filed to reopen, alleging consequential injuries to his psyche, heart, cardiovascular system, and diabetes, as well as 100% permanent total disability. The defendant argued these injuries were outside the five-year statute of limitations for claims. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the consequential injuries compensable, noting that a timely petition to reopen preserves jurisdiction. The Board also found substantial evidence supported the 100% permanent total disability rating based on agreed medical examiners' reports.
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