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This case concerns retroactive temporary disability payments for an admitted industrial injury. The applicant argued for higher retroactive payments based on an increased average weekly earnings determination and Labor Code section 4661.5, which mandates payment rates in effect at the time of payment if made more than two years after the injury. The Board reversed the WCJ, ruling that section 4661.5 applies even if some prior payments were made, as long as the payments are for temporary disability and occur more than two years post-injury. Therefore, the award was amended to reflect the higher indemnity rate in effect at the time of the Board's decision. A dissenting opinion argued against this interpretation, favoring the WCJ's narrower application of the statute.
TARIK JUSUFBEGOVIC vs. FIESTA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, STATE COMP. INS. FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This case concerns retroactive temporary disability payments for an admitted industrial injury. The applicant argued for higher retroactive payments based on an increased average weekly earnings determination and Labor Code section 4661.5, which mandates payment rates in effect at the time of payment if made more than two years after the injury. The Board reversed the WCJ, ruling that section 4661.5 applies even if some prior payments were made, as long as the payments are for temporary disability and occur more than two years post-injury. Therefore, the award was amended to reflect the higher indemnity rate in effect at the time of the Board's decision. A dissenting opinion argued against this interpretation, favoring the WCJ's narrower application of the statute.
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