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This case concerns the date of injury for a cumulative trauma claim, specifically applicant Leticia Espinoza's claim against the County of Contra Costa. The defendant argued the date of injury was in 2008, limiting temporary disability benefits. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration. The Board found that two days of missed work in 2008 did not constitute "compensable" temporary disability due to the statutory waiting period and lack of medical substantiation or proven wage loss. Furthermore, evidence did not establish permanent disability in 2008, as work restrictions were temporary and the applicant was later released to full duty.
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This case concerns the date of injury for a cumulative trauma claim, specifically applicant Leticia Espinoza's claim against the County of Contra Costa. The defendant argued the date of injury was in 2008, limiting temporary disability benefits. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration. The Board found that two days of missed work in 2008 did not constitute "compensable" temporary disability due to the statutory waiting period and lack of medical substantiation or proven wage loss. Furthermore, evidence did not establish permanent disability in 2008, as work restrictions were temporary and the applicant was later released to full duty.
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