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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding Brian Andrew's industrial hernia injury. The WCAB amended the findings to defer the issue of temporary disability, allowing parties to clarify the defendant's liability and adjust potential Education Code benefits owed. They noted the WCJ's temporary disability award conflicted with stipulations and potentially violated the 104-week limit. The WCAB clarified its jurisdiction does not extend to awarding Education Code benefits, deferring that issue and clarifying the applicant's permanent disability award and attorney's fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding Brian Andrew's industrial hernia injury. The WCAB amended the findings to defer the issue of temporary disability, allowing parties to clarify the defendant's liability and adjust potential Education Code benefits owed. They noted the WCJ's temporary disability award conflicted with stipulations and potentially violated the 104-week limit. The WCAB clarified its jurisdiction does not extend to awarding Education Code benefits, deferring that issue and clarifying the applicant's permanent disability award and attorney's fees.
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