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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to the applicant's attorney failing to file proof of service for a prior order, deeming the petition timely. The Board rescinded the prior order and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This action was taken because the Compromise and Release appeared to settle a head injury, while the application only listed a back injury, and medical reports lacked sufficient detail to clarify the injury's scope. The WCJ will now conduct further proceedings and issue a new decision.
Jesse Farris vs. ACG CONSTRUCTION, AIG CLAIM SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to the applicant's attorney failing to file proof of service for a prior order, deeming the petition timely. The Board rescinded the prior order and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This action was taken because the Compromise and Release appeared to settle a head injury, while the application only listed a back injury, and medical reports lacked sufficient detail to clarify the injury's scope. The WCJ will now conduct further proceedings and issue a new decision.
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