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This case concerns a worker's claim for new and further temporary disability benefits after an industrial back injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding of new and further temporary disability even though the award extended beyond five years from the injury date, as the disability began within the statutory period. The Board amended the award to provide the defendant with credit for unemployment disability payments made to the applicant.
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This case concerns a worker's claim for new and further temporary disability benefits after an industrial back injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding of new and further temporary disability even though the award extended beyond five years from the injury date, as the disability began within the statutory period. The Board amended the award to provide the defendant with credit for unemployment disability payments made to the applicant.
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