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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted SCIF's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order for arbitration. The WCAB determined that Labor Code Section 5500.5, which mandates arbitration for cumulative injuries or occupational diseases, did not apply as the applicant sustained only specific injuries. Therefore, the WCAB found the WCJ exceeded their authority by ordering arbitration, and the matter is returned for further proceedings consistent with the WCAB's decision that the Appeals Board has jurisdiction over contribution disputes.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted SCIF's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order for arbitration. The WCAB determined that Labor Code Section 5500.5, which mandates arbitration for cumulative injuries or occupational diseases, did not apply as the applicant sustained only specific injuries. Therefore, the WCAB found the WCJ exceeded their authority by ordering arbitration, and the matter is returned for further proceedings consistent with the WCAB's decision that the Appeals Board has jurisdiction over contribution disputes.
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