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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted UPS's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the case to the trial level. The WCAB clarified that the applicant's prior Compromise and Release (C&R) with Vons Grocery Company in Case No. ADJ7549026 did not settle her claim against UPS in Case No. ADJ7548997, despite broad language in an addendum. This interpretation is based on the C&R specifically listing only Vons and a distinct date of injury period, and a clause limiting the settlement to those specified terms. All other issues, including AOE/COE injury, medical treatment, and apportionment, remain to be decided at the trial level.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted UPS's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the case to the trial level. The WCAB clarified that the applicant's prior Compromise and Release (C&R) with Vons Grocery Company in Case No. ADJ7549026 did not settle her claim against UPS in Case No. ADJ7548997, despite broad language in an addendum. This interpretation is based on the C&R specifically listing only Vons and a distinct date of injury period, and a clause limiting the settlement to those specified terms. All other issues, including AOE/COE injury, medical treatment, and apportionment, remain to be decided at the trial level.
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