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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sustained two industrial injuries: one on December 22, 2003 (cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder) and another on September 2, 2004 (right and left knees). The defendant sought reconsideration of the original award, arguing that temporary disability benefits for the earlier injury should be limited by Labor Code section 4656(c)(1). However, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, holding that the 104-week limitation under section 4656(c)(1) applies only to injuries occurring after its effective date of April 19, 2004. Since the applicant's first injury predates this date, the limitation does not apply to it, and benefits are awarded accordingly.
SANTIAGO SOTO vs. AUTOZONE, INC., U.S. F& G, Administered By GALLAGHER BASSETT is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sustained two industrial injuries: one on December 22, 2003 (cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder) and another on September 2, 2004 (right and left knees). The defendant sought reconsideration of the original award, arguing that temporary disability benefits for the earlier injury should be limited by Labor Code section 4656(c)(1). However, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, holding that the 104-week limitation under section 4656(c)(1) applies only to injuries occurring after its effective date of April 19, 2004. Since the applicant's first injury predates this date, the limitation does not apply to it, and benefits are awarded accordingly.
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