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ARNOLD FRANCIS (Deceased), AMELIA FRANCIS (Widow) vs. GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Permissibly Self-Insured, CSEA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Oct 16, 2007
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ANA 0370435 ANA 0370455

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's finding that the decedent's death was industrially caused. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a causal link between the decedent's left ankle injury and his death, adopting the opinion of Dr. Jay. Therefore, the decedent's death was not found to be causally related to his industrial injury.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's finding that the decedent's death was industrially caused. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support a causal link between the decedent's left ankle injury and his death, adopting the opinion of Dr. Jay. Therefore, the decedent's death was not found to be causally related to his industrial injury.

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