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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a previous award, finding applicant Antonio Leyva's injury did not arise out of and occur in the course of employment. The Board determined the "going and coming rule" applied, as Leyva's earlier start time for his roofing job was not an extraordinary circumstance constituting a "special mission." Therefore, the commute to the job site was not covered.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a previous award, finding applicant Antonio Leyva's injury did not arise out of and occur in the course of employment. The Board determined the "going and coming rule" applied, as Leyva's earlier start time for his roofing job was not an extraordinary circumstance constituting a "special mission." Therefore, the commute to the job site was not covered.
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