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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration on defendant's petition regarding the date of cumulative trauma injury. The WCJ previously found applicant sustained a back injury but not a psychological injury. Defendant argued the WCJ erred by relying on an outdated medical report and that the claim is time-barred. The Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision specifically on the date of cumulative trauma injury. The Board expressed no final opinion on substantive issues, allowing for further reconsideration after a new decision.
NORMAN MARTELL vs. DALTON TRUCKING, INC., REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration on defendant's petition regarding the date of cumulative trauma injury. The WCJ previously found applicant sustained a back injury but not a psychological injury. Defendant argued the WCJ erred by relying on an outdated medical report and that the claim is time-barred. The Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision specifically on the date of cumulative trauma injury. The Board expressed no final opinion on substantive issues, allowing for further reconsideration after a new decision.
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