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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, striking the sanctions imposed on the defendant. The WCAB found that Labor Code section 5813, which authorizes sanctions, was inapplicable as both the injury and the application filing predated its effective date. The WCAB otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings regarding new and further disability and entitlement to benefits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, striking the sanctions imposed on the defendant. The WCAB found that Labor Code section 5813, which authorizes sanctions, was inapplicable as both the injury and the application filing predated its effective date. The WCAB otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings regarding new and further disability and entitlement to benefits.
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