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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award due to conflicting information regarding the defendant's insurance status. The Board adopted the WCJ's findings on the applicant's industrial injury and permanent disability, finding the employer did not meet its burden to prove the six-month employment requirement. However, the WCAB remanded the case to determine the correct entity liable for compensation due to the inconsistent self-insured status disclosures. The applicant was awarded 88% permanent disability, medical treatment reimbursement, and attorney fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award due to conflicting information regarding the defendant's insurance status. The Board adopted the WCJ's findings on the applicant's industrial injury and permanent disability, finding the employer did not meet its burden to prove the six-month employment requirement. However, the WCAB remanded the case to determine the correct entity liable for compensation due to the inconsistent self-insured status disclosures. The applicant was awarded 88% permanent disability, medical treatment reimbursement, and attorney fees.
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