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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that temporary disability benefits should be limited. The Board rescinded the original award because the WCJ did not apply the binding precedent of Hawkins v. Amberwood Products regarding the commencement date of temporary disability payments. The case is returned to the WCJ for a new decision applying Hawkins.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that temporary disability benefits should be limited. The Board rescinded the original award because the WCJ did not apply the binding precedent of Hawkins v. Amberwood Products regarding the commencement date of temporary disability payments. The case is returned to the WCJ for a new decision applying Hawkins.
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