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This case involves a refinery operator, Richard Ross, who sustained a back injury in 2007. The defendant, Conoco Phillips, contested the finding that Ross would have continued working absent the injury and his entitlement to temporary disability benefits. The WCJ's report indicates that Ross credibly testified he would have retired at 65 and sought other employment if unable to work at Conoco. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) adopted the WCJ's report and denied reconsideration. The WCAB also noted a procedural issue with the defendant's petition exceeding the statutory review period, but allowed review based on actual notice.
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This case involves a refinery operator, Richard Ross, who sustained a back injury in 2007. The defendant, Conoco Phillips, contested the finding that Ross would have continued working absent the injury and his entitlement to temporary disability benefits. The WCJ's report indicates that Ross credibly testified he would have retired at 65 and sought other employment if unable to work at Conoco. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) adopted the WCJ's report and denied reconsideration. The WCAB also noted a procedural issue with the defendant's petition exceeding the statutory review period, but allowed review based on actual notice.
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