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MAURA FORTES vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Mar 28, 2017
Van Nuys
ADJ10341280

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award based on the defendant's contention that the temporary disability start date was incorrect. The Board amended the decision to reflect that the applicant's temporary disability began on March 15, 2016, based on applicant's testimony that she worked until March 14, 2016. Otherwise, the Board affirmed the original findings regarding industrial injury to the right hand and fingers and the need for further medical treatment. The award includes temporary disability indemnity, further medical treatment, and attorney's fees.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award based on the defendant's contention that the temporary disability start date was incorrect. The Board amended the decision to reflect that the applicant's temporary disability began on March 15, 2016, based on applicant's testimony that she worked until March 14, 2016. Otherwise, the Board affirmed the original findings regarding industrial injury to the right hand and fingers and the need for further medical treatment. The award includes temporary disability indemnity, further medical treatment, and attorney's fees.

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