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In Mencos v. JC Penney Corporation, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to review a decision awarding the applicant temporary and permanent disability for a low back injury. The Board affirmed the finding that the employer was not prejudiced by the applicant's delayed reporting of the injury. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment in Guatemala pending further record development regarding reasonableness and necessity, and proof of out-of-pocket expenses. The Board also amended the award to correct clerical errors regarding the date of injury and the insurer's name.
EVELYN MENCOS vs. JC PENNEY CORPORATION, INC., NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Marina Del Rey.
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In Mencos v. JC Penney Corporation, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to review a decision awarding the applicant temporary and permanent disability for a low back injury. The Board affirmed the finding that the employer was not prejudiced by the applicant's delayed reporting of the injury. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment in Guatemala pending further record development regarding reasonableness and necessity, and proof of out-of-pocket expenses. The Board also amended the award to correct clerical errors regarding the date of injury and the insurer's name.
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