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This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the administrative law judge (WCJ) initially denied benefits based on the post-termination defense. The applicant argued that her date of injury, defined by significant disability and awareness of its industrial causation, occurred after her termination, thus triggering an exception to the defense. The Appeals Board found that the WCJ's decision lacked clarity regarding the basis for the injury determination and that the analysis of the post-termination defense was insufficient. Therefore, the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify the findings and address the post-termination defense.
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This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the administrative law judge (WCJ) initially denied benefits based on the post-termination defense. The applicant argued that her date of injury, defined by significant disability and awareness of its industrial causation, occurred after her termination, thus triggering an exception to the defense. The Appeals Board found that the WCJ's decision lacked clarity regarding the basis for the injury determination and that the analysis of the post-termination defense was insufficient. Therefore, the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify the findings and address the post-termination defense.
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