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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding temporary total disability (TTD) for an applicant police officer. The defendant argued there was no medical evidence for TTD and that the applicant's termination for misconduct disqualified him from Labor Code section 4850 benefits. The Board found the medical evidence regarding TTD was inconsistent and required further development by the trial judge. Additionally, the judge must clarify the applicant's termination circumstances and their impact on section 4850 benefits.
RICHARD JESUS RIVERO vs. LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF LONG BEACH is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding temporary total disability (TTD) for an applicant police officer. The defendant argued there was no medical evidence for TTD and that the applicant's termination for misconduct disqualified him from Labor Code section 4850 benefits. The Board found the medical evidence regarding TTD was inconsistent and required further development by the trial judge. Additionally, the judge must clarify the applicant's termination circumstances and their impact on section 4850 benefits.
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