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KIMBERLY JONES vs. TULARE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Filed: Oct 27, 2014
ADJ2174020 (FRE 0248107) ADJ3815143 (FRE 0248106)

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found applicant entitled to temporary disability indemnity from April 26, 2010, to November 12, 2010, reducing the original finding of a longer disability period. Defendant was found not to have unreasonably delayed or refused temporary disability payments due to a genuine doubt about liability based on conflicting medical opinions. Issues regarding permanent disability, future medical care, and attorney fees related to permanent disability remain deferred.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found applicant entitled to temporary disability indemnity from April 26, 2010, to November 12, 2010, reducing the original finding of a longer disability period. Defendant was found not to have unreasonably delayed or refused temporary disability payments due to a genuine doubt about liability based on conflicting medical opinions. Issues regarding permanent disability, future medical care, and attorney fees related to permanent disability remain deferred.

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