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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's findings regarding the deceased correctional officer's special mission status and the dependents. The Board confirmed the WCJ's finding that the death was industrial under Government Code section 21537 for CALPERS benefits, which the widow irrevocably elected. All other workers' compensation death benefit claims for the minor children, burial expenses, and attorney fees were properly bifurcated for future proceedings. The case was returned to the trial level for further development on these bifurcated issues.
RYAN LEE (Deceased), CYNTHIA VALENZUELA (widow) vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATIONSATF, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's findings regarding the deceased correctional officer's "special mission" status and the dependents. The Board confirmed the WCJ's finding that the death was industrial under Government Code section 21537 for CALPERS benefits, which the widow irrevocably elected. All other workers' compensation death benefit claims for the minor children, burial expenses, and attorney fees were properly bifurcated for future proceedings. The case was returned to the trial level for further development on these bifurcated issues.
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