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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that found an applicant sustained industrial injuries to his right knee and left foot. The defendant argued the statute of limitations barred these claims. The WCAB denied the petition, finding substantial evidence supported the WCJ's determination that the statute of limitations did not apply. Crucially, the Board noted conflicting medical opinions and applicant's fear of job loss prevented him from reasonably knowing his conditions were work-related prior to filing his claims.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that found an applicant sustained industrial injuries to his right knee and left foot. The defendant argued the statute of limitations barred these claims. The WCAB denied the petition, finding substantial evidence supported the WCJ's determination that the statute of limitations did not apply. Crucially, the Board noted conflicting medical opinions and applicant's fear of job loss prevented him from reasonably knowing his conditions were work-related prior to filing his claims.
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