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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, clarifying that the 104-week temporary disability limit under Labor Code § 4656(c)(1) begins from the date temporary disability payments were first paid, not when they were owed or ordered. This decision aligns with the Hawkins en banc ruling, emphasizing the statutory language regarding commencement of payments. Jurisdiction is reserved for disputes over the exact initial payment date.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, clarifying that the 104-week temporary disability limit under Labor Code § 4656(c)(1) begins from the date temporary disability payments were first paid, not when they were owed or ordered. This decision aligns with the Hawkins en banc ruling, emphasizing the statutory language regarding commencement of payments. Jurisdiction is reserved for disputes over the exact initial payment date.
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