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This case involves a workers' compensation claim by a former professional football player alleging cumulative injury to his head, brain, and psyche. The administrative law judge found the claim barred by the statute of limitations, as the application was filed almost eight years after the determined date of injury. The applicant contended the statute was tolled due to his alleged mental incompetence. The Appeals Board has granted reconsideration to further develop the record, deferring the decision on tolling under Labor Code section 5408 pending expert opinion on the applicant's mental competency during the relevant period.
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This case involves a workers' compensation claim by a former professional football player alleging cumulative injury to his head, brain, and psyche. The administrative law judge found the claim barred by the statute of limitations, as the application was filed almost eight years after the determined date of injury. The applicant contended the statute was tolled due to his alleged mental incompetence. The Appeals Board has granted reconsideration to further develop the record, deferring the decision on tolling under Labor Code section 5408 pending expert opinion on the applicant's mental competency during the relevant period.
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