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Gaylon Hyder vs. St. Louis Rams, The Travelers Indemnity Co.

Filed: Feb 20, 2013
Van Nuys
ADJ6985613

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This case concerns a professional athlete's claim for workers' compensation benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award, finding it lacked jurisdiction. The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate that his cumulative industrial injury occurred in California or that he was regularly employed in the state. Therefore, the WCAB determined it could not adjudicate the claim.

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This case concerns a professional athlete's claim for workers' compensation benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award, finding it lacked jurisdiction. The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate that his cumulative industrial injury occurred in California or that he was regularly employed in the state. Therefore, the WCAB determined it could not adjudicate the claim.

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