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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The defendant argued the temporary disability award violated the 104-week limit and that the judge mischaracterized a medical examiner. The EDD sought reimbursement for overlapping benefits paid to the applicant. The Board agreed that the 104-week limitation applies and that the EDD's lien needs further review to determine any overlapping benefit payments.
SUSAN STOCKTON vs. SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE, AIG CLAIM SERVICES, INC. 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The defendant argued the temporary disability award violated the 104-week limit and that the judge mischaracterized a medical examiner. The EDD sought reimbursement for overlapping benefits paid to the applicant. The Board agreed that the 104-week limitation applies and that the EDD's lien needs further review to determine any overlapping benefit payments.
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