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In this workers' compensation case, both applicant and defendant petitioned for reconsideration of a prior award granting vocational rehabilitation benefits. Defendant argued the award was invalid due to the repeal of Labor Code Section 139.5, effective January 1, 2009. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the case to the trial level. This action was taken to allow consideration of the impact of recent en banc decisions regarding the repeal of vocational rehabilitation benefits and its jurisdictional implications.
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In this workers' compensation case, both applicant and defendant petitioned for reconsideration of a prior award granting vocational rehabilitation benefits. Defendant argued the award was invalid due to the repeal of Labor Code Section 139.5, effective January 1, 2009. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the case to the trial level. This action was taken to allow consideration of the impact of recent en banc decisions regarding the repeal of vocational rehabilitation benefits and its jurisdictional implications.
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