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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a finding that Lenard Taylor sustained a cumulative trauma injury to multiple conditions, including psychological impairment, resulting in 100% permanent disability. While the WCAB agreed with the original judge's findings regarding the injury and benefits, it rescinded a $2,500 sanction imposed on the defendant. The Board determined that the sanction under Labor Code §5813 was improperly applied to penalize delays in benefit payments, as that section is intended to address litigation abuses, not payment delays.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a finding that Lenard Taylor sustained a cumulative trauma injury to multiple conditions, including psychological impairment, resulting in 100% permanent disability. While the WCAB agreed with the original judge's findings regarding the injury and benefits, it rescinded a $2,500 sanction imposed on the defendant. The Board determined that the sanction under Labor Code §5813 was improperly applied to penalize delays in benefit payments, as that section is intended to address litigation abuses, not payment delays.
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