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This case concerns an applicant denied further temporary disability benefits after rejecting a modified work offer. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to an illegible medical report relied upon by the judge, which prevented a determination of the work restrictions. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case for further proceedings, potentially including obtaining a legible report from the physician who set the restrictions. This ensures due process and a proper adjudication of whether the work offer was appropriate.
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This case concerns an applicant denied further temporary disability benefits after rejecting a modified work offer. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to an illegible medical report relied upon by the judge, which prevented a determination of the work restrictions. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case for further proceedings, potentially including obtaining a legible report from the physician who set the restrictions. This ensures due process and a proper adjudication of whether the work offer was appropriate.
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