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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant who claimed injury to her knees and low back. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award of temporary total disability benefits, arguing the applicant was released to work without restrictions and resigned. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant's treating physician's report lacked substantial evidence, while QME and subsequent PTP opinions supported temporary total disability. The Board further held that the applicant's resignation due to ongoing symptoms and safety concerns did not preclude temporary disability benefits.
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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant who claimed injury to her knees and low back. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award of temporary total disability benefits, arguing the applicant was released to work without restrictions and resigned. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the applicant's treating physician's report lacked substantial evidence, while QME and subsequent PTP opinions supported temporary total disability. The Board further held that the applicant's resignation due to ongoing symptoms and safety concerns did not preclude temporary disability benefits.
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