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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's claim for credit for temporary disability payments made between January 12, 2004, and June 14, 2004. The Board found that the 60-day deadline for acting on the petition was tolled due to administrative oversight. Importantly, the Board determined that the Workers' Compensation Judge must re-evaluate the credit issue, considering that the temporary disability payments during that period appeared medically justified and aligned with the purpose of encouraging prompt benefit payments. Consequently, the prior decision was rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings and a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's claim for credit for temporary disability payments made between January 12, 2004, and June 14, 2004. The Board found that the 60-day deadline for acting on the petition was tolled due to administrative oversight. Importantly, the Board determined that the Workers' Compensation Judge must re-evaluate the credit issue, considering that the temporary disability payments during that period appeared medically justified and aligned with the purpose of encouraging prompt benefit payments. Consequently, the prior decision was rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings and a new decision.
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