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This case involves a cumulative trauma injury where the applicant disputes the workers' compensation judge's findings on the injury's ending date and the responsible insurance carrier. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to an incomplete record and unclear stipulations regarding the injury period and specific body parts affected. The Board rescinded the prior decision, returning the matter for further proceedings to clarify these crucial issues, including the date of injury under Labor Code section 5412 and potential carrier liability under section 5500.5. Issues of insurance coverage disputes are subject to mandatory arbitration.
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This case involves a cumulative trauma injury where the applicant disputes the workers' compensation judge's findings on the injury's ending date and the responsible insurance carrier. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to an incomplete record and unclear stipulations regarding the injury period and specific body parts affected. The Board rescinded the prior decision, returning the matter for further proceedings to clarify these crucial issues, including the date of injury under Labor Code section 5412 and potential carrier liability under section 5500.5. Issues of insurance coverage disputes are subject to mandatory arbitration.
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