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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the Findings and Award in both case numbers ADJ8993848 and ADJ9916052, returning the matters for further proceedings. The WCAB found that the treating physician's reports were not substantial medical evidence, particularly regarding the cumulative trauma injury to the applicant's neck and back, due to a lack of review of past medical records and delayed reporting of symptoms. Additionally, the WCAB noted an issue with the duration of temporary disability benefits awarded in ADJ8993848, which exceeded statutory limits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the Findings and Award in both case numbers ADJ8993848 and ADJ9916052, returning the matters for further proceedings. The WCAB found that the treating physician's reports were not substantial medical evidence, particularly regarding the cumulative trauma injury to the applicant's neck and back, due to a lack of review of past medical records and delayed reporting of symptoms. Additionally, the WCAB noted an issue with the duration of temporary disability benefits awarded in ADJ8993848, which exceeded statutory limits.
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