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This case involves an applicant who sought to reopen a workers' compensation settlement, alleging improper temporary disability payments. The Court of Appeal found "good cause" to reopen under Labor Code section 5803, even without evidence of fraud. Consequently, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.
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This case involves an applicant who sought to reopen a workers' compensation settlement, alleging improper temporary disability payments. The Court of Appeal found "good cause" to reopen under Labor Code section 5803, even without evidence of fraud. Consequently, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.
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