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This case involves a police officer diagnosed with brain cancer who sought workers' compensation benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reversed an administrative law judge's decision, finding the officer's brain cancer is presumed to be industrially caused under Labor Code section 3212.1. This presumption applies because the cancer developed within the statutory post-employment period, entitling the applicant to an unapportioned award of 72% permanent disability. The WCAB also established the date of injury as May 6, 2014, when the applicant first knew of a potential connection between his cancer and employment.
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This case involves a police officer diagnosed with brain cancer who sought workers' compensation benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reversed an administrative law judge's decision, finding the officer's brain cancer is presumed to be industrially caused under Labor Code section 3212.1. This presumption applies because the cancer developed within the statutory post-employment period, entitling the applicant to an unapportioned award of 72% permanent disability. The WCAB also established the date of injury as May 6, 2014, when the applicant first knew of a potential connection between his cancer and employment.
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