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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an arbitrator's findings due to an incomplete record, specifically the absence of a Minutes of Hearing and Summary of Evidence. TIG Specialty Insurance Company sought reconsideration, arguing the arbitrator erred in asserting WCAB jurisdiction over a mandatory "carve out" program for carpenters. The WCAB remanded the case for the arbitrator to create a proper record and issue a new decision on the coverage dispute. Additionally, the Van Nuys District Office will consider the submitted Compromise and Release Agreement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an arbitrator's findings due to an incomplete record, specifically the absence of a Minutes of Hearing and Summary of Evidence. TIG Specialty Insurance Company sought reconsideration, arguing the arbitrator erred in asserting WCAB jurisdiction over a mandatory "carve out" program for carpenters. The WCAB remanded the case for the arbitrator to create a proper record and issue a new decision on the coverage dispute. Additionally, the Van Nuys District Office will consider the submitted Compromise and Release Agreement.
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