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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award. The Board found the defendant failed to timely file a petition to terminate temporary disability benefits and provide proper notice to the unrepresented applicant. Consequently, the defendant is estopped from asserting the applicant was permanent and stationary prior to filing its petition. The Board amended the award to grant temporary disability indemnity through June 11, 2009, otherwise affirming the original decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award. The Board found the defendant failed to timely file a petition to terminate temporary disability benefits and provide proper notice to the unrepresented applicant. Consequently, the defendant is estopped from asserting the applicant was permanent and stationary prior to filing its petition. The Board amended the award to grant temporary disability indemnity through June 11, 2009, otherwise affirming the original decision.
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