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GARY ARMSTRONG vs. RIO TINTO MINERALS, SEDGWICK CMS

Filed: Feb 22, 2013
Bakersfield
ADJ7041403

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and admitted a lien claim into evidence, thereby amending the original award. The Board affirmed the finding of temporary total disability but deferred the issue of reimbursement for EDD benefits. Jurisdiction was reserved at the trial level for both the EDD lien and temporary disability indemnity, pending further proceedings. The Board also affirmed the award of permanent partial disability and attorney's fees.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and admitted a lien claim into evidence, thereby amending the original award. The Board affirmed the finding of temporary total disability but deferred the issue of reimbursement for EDD benefits. Jurisdiction was reserved at the trial level for both the EDD lien and temporary disability indemnity, pending further proceedings. The Board also affirmed the award of permanent partial disability and attorney's fees.

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