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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a previous decision, finding the applicant's claim time-barred. The Board determined that the employer provided the applicant with a claim form and notice of benefits on August 13, 2009, which started the statute of limitations. Despite the applicant reporting the injury, there was uncontradicted evidence that he received the claim form. Consequently, the applicant's failure to file his claim within the statutory period after denial resulted in dismissal.
GABRIEL GALLAND vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a previous decision, finding the applicant's claim time-barred. The Board determined that the employer provided the applicant with a claim form and notice of benefits on August 13, 2009, which started the statute of limitations. Despite the applicant reporting the injury, there was uncontradicted evidence that he received the claim form. Consequently, the applicant's failure to file his claim within the statutory period after denial resulted in dismissal.
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