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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award, affirming the need for medical treatment but finding no new temporary disability. The Board determined that the applicant's cessation of work was due to a layoff, not a new or further disability from the injury. Therefore, there was no good cause to reopen the stipulated award for new and further temporary disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award, affirming the need for medical treatment but finding no new temporary disability. The Board determined that the applicant's cessation of work was due to a layoff, not a new or further disability from the injury. Therefore, there was no good cause to reopen the stipulated award for new and further temporary disability.
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