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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the sons' petition for reconsideration regarding death benefits. The Board found that student loan payments made by the decedent for his sons' education, incurred and repaid years prior to his death, did not constitute financial support. Therefore, the sons were not considered partial dependents at the time of injury. One Commissioner dissented, arguing the sons relied on their father's contributions for their accustomed standard of living.
LEON MACDONALD (Deceased), CATHY MACDONALD (Widow), CHAD MACDONALD (Son), RYAN MACDONALD (Son) vs. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the sons' petition for reconsideration regarding death benefits. The Board found that student loan payments made by the decedent for his sons' education, incurred and repaid years prior to his death, did not constitute financial support. Therefore, the sons were not considered partial dependents at the time of injury. One Commissioner dissented, arguing the sons relied on their father's contributions for their accustomed standard of living.
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