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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to overturn a prior decision that denied temporary disability benefits. The applicant sought benefits for the period of July 12, 2011, to March 8, 2012, based on the opinions of the agreed medical examiner and treating physician. The Board found that the agreed medical examiner's deposition testimony indicated agreement with the treating physician's assessment of temporary total disability. Therefore, the Board awarded temporary disability for the disputed period, subject to time worked and attorney fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to overturn a prior decision that denied temporary disability benefits. The applicant sought benefits for the period of July 12, 2011, to March 8, 2012, based on the opinions of the agreed medical examiner and treating physician. The Board found that the agreed medical examiner's deposition testimony indicated agreement with the treating physician's assessment of temporary total disability. Therefore, the Board awarded temporary disability for the disputed period, subject to time worked and attorney fees.
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