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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition, finding that the applicant sustained cumulative trauma orthopedic injury based on substantial medical evidence. The Board rescinded the award for temporary total disability from September 4 to October 16, 2002, as evidence showed the applicant took vacation during that period. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings regarding apportionment of permanent disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition, finding that the applicant sustained cumulative trauma orthopedic injury based on substantial medical evidence. The Board rescinded the award for temporary total disability from September 4 to October 16, 2002, as evidence showed the applicant took vacation during that period. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings regarding apportionment of permanent disability.
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