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This case involves a worker who suffered orthopedic injuries from a fall and subsequently had a stroke in the hospital. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the stroke to be a compensable consequence of the industrial injury. This was based on the expert opinion that the necessity to withhold anticoagulation medication due to the orthopedic injuries directly increased the risk of the stroke. Therefore, the Board amended the original order to include the stroke as industrially caused, remanding the case for further proceedings.
SALVATORE PUCCIO vs. ONLINE GRAPHICS AND FINISHING, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Anaheim.
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This case involves a worker who suffered orthopedic injuries from a fall and subsequently had a stroke in the hospital. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the stroke to be a compensable consequence of the industrial injury. This was based on the expert opinion that the necessity to withhold anticoagulation medication due to the orthopedic injuries directly increased the risk of the stroke. Therefore, the Board amended the original order to include the stroke as industrially caused, remanding the case for further proceedings.
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