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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a prior decision and found applicant Dwayne Rudd's claim barred by the statute of limitations. Despite the WCJ finding defendants estopped to assert the defense due to notice violations, the Board determined Rudd possessed actual knowledge of his workers' compensation rights. This knowledge was evidenced by his signing of a DWC-1 form and retaining multiple law firms to pursue prior, dismissed claims for the same cumulative trauma injury. Therefore, the Board concluded there was no prejudice from the lack of notice, and the claim was untimely.
DWAYNE RUDD vs. OAKLAND RAIDERS AND ACE/USA, Administered by ESIS, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by NOVA PRO RISK SOLUTIONS is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a prior decision and found applicant Dwayne Rudd's claim barred by the statute of limitations. Despite the WCJ finding defendants estopped to assert the defense due to notice violations, the Board determined Rudd possessed actual knowledge of his workers' compensation rights. This knowledge was evidenced by his signing of a DWC-1 form and retaining multiple law firms to pursue prior, dismissed claims for the same cumulative trauma injury. Therefore, the Board concluded there was no prejudice from the lack of notice, and the claim was untimely.
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