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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB found the administrative law judge's (ALJ) determination of temporary total disability (TTD) from January 2, 2008, was not supported by substantial evidence. The WCAB concluded the applicant reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) on May 19, 2008, as per the treating physician's report. Therefore, the issue of ongoing TTD was overturned based on the MMI finding.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB found the administrative law judge's (ALJ) determination of temporary total disability (TTD) from January 2, 2008, was not supported by substantial evidence. The WCAB concluded the applicant reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) on May 19, 2008, as per the treating physician's report. Therefore, the issue of ongoing TTD was overturned based on the MMI finding.
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