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Defendant Fireman's Fund sought reconsideration of a Finding and Order that relieved defendant AIG from vocational rehabilitation liability. The WCJ's decision was based on an Agreed Medical Examiner's report stating the need for rehabilitation was solely attributable to a cumulative trauma injury covered by Fireman's Fund. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and returned the case to the trial level. This action was to allow consideration of the impact of Labor Code Section 139.5's repeal on vocational rehabilitation claims.
TANNY L. ROBERTS vs. WEBER METALS, AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, ASSOCIATES INDEMNITY CORPORATION, FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Defendant Fireman's Fund sought reconsideration of a Finding and Order that relieved defendant AIG from vocational rehabilitation liability. The WCJ's decision was based on an Agreed Medical Examiner's report stating the need for rehabilitation was solely attributable to a cumulative trauma injury covered by Fireman's Fund. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and returned the case to the trial level. This action was to allow consideration of the impact of Labor Code Section 139.5's repeal on vocational rehabilitation claims.
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