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This case concerns the denial of an employer's petition for reconsideration regarding temporary disability payments for an injured worker. The applicant sustained a low back and right leg injury, and the employer argued the applicant's condition was permanent and stationary as of November 6, 2017. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that temporary disability was owed through May 2, 2018, based on conflicting medical reports and the applicant's testimony. The Board emphasized that the workers' compensation judge could prioritize the treating physician's opinions over the employer's QME.
THOMAS MILLER vs. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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This case concerns the denial of an employer's petition for reconsideration regarding temporary disability payments for an injured worker. The applicant sustained a low back and right leg injury, and the employer argued the applicant's condition was permanent and stationary as of November 6, 2017. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that temporary disability was owed through May 2, 2018, based on conflicting medical reports and the applicant's testimony. The Board emphasized that the workers' compensation judge could prioritize the treating physician's opinions over the employer's QME.
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