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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the statute of limitations defense raised by defendant Zacky Farms regarding applicant Florencia Salas's 2001 industrial injury. The Board found the WCJ's initial decision lacked adequate explanation on how the claim's timeliness was established, specifically regarding notice requirements, latent conditions, and provision of medical treatment. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record and allow the WCJ to issue a new decision. The defendant bears the burden of proving the claim is time-barred.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the statute of limitations defense raised by defendant Zacky Farms regarding applicant Florencia Salas's 2001 industrial injury. The Board found the WCJ's initial decision lacked adequate explanation on how the claim's timeliness was established, specifically regarding notice requirements, latent conditions, and provision of medical treatment. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record and allow the WCJ to issue a new decision. The defendant bears the burden of proving the claim is time-barred.
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