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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award due to unclear reasoning and an incomplete record. The Board remanded the case for a new decision, requiring the judge to address all contentions regarding the calculation of temporary disability, penalties for late payments, attorney's fees, and defendant's credit for prior payments. Both applicant and defendant had petitioned for reconsideration, raising issues such as the correct calculation of benefits, additional penalties, and the application of Labor Code section 4659(c). The Board emphasized the need for a clear record and a comprehensive decision explaining the judge's determinations.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award due to unclear reasoning and an incomplete record. The Board remanded the case for a new decision, requiring the judge to address all contentions regarding the calculation of temporary disability, penalties for late payments, attorney's fees, and defendant's credit for prior payments. Both applicant and defendant had petitioned for reconsideration, raising issues such as the correct calculation of benefits, additional penalties, and the application of Labor Code section 4659(c). The Board emphasized the need for a clear record and a comprehensive decision explaining the judge's determinations.
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