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This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily concerning vocational rehabilitation benefits. The applicant argued the employer's duty to provide notice was triggered earlier than found by the WCJ, based on a doctor's report indicating work limitations. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits retroactive to the date of the doctor's initial request, and denied the defendant SCIF's petition.
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This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily concerning vocational rehabilitation benefits. The applicant argued the employer's duty to provide notice was triggered earlier than found by the WCJ, based on a doctor's report indicating work limitations. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits retroactive to the date of the doctor's initial request, and denied the defendant SCIF's petition.
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