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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that denied applicant benefits. The Board found that the applicant's claim was not barred by Labor Code Section 3600(a)(10) because the date of injury, as defined by the applicant's disability and knowledge of its cause, occurred after he received notice of layoff. This was based on medical opinions obtained after the layoff notice, establishing disability subsequent to the notice. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that denied applicant benefits. The Board found that the applicant's claim was not barred by Labor Code Section 3600(a)(10) because the date of injury, as defined by the applicant's disability and knowledge of its cause, occurred after he received notice of layoff. This was based on medical opinions obtained after the layoff notice, establishing disability subsequent to the notice. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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