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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to Applicant Melissa Arnson, reversing the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) finding that the WCAB lacked jurisdiction over salary continuation disputes. The WCAB held that it does have jurisdiction under Labor Code section 4851 to determine if an employee received the correct amount of section 4850 benefits. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to decide Applicant's claim of not receiving the full compensation due from three industrial injuries. This decision clarifies that the WCAB can enforce payment of benefits agreed upon in stipulations and awards.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to Applicant Melissa Arnson, reversing the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) finding that the WCAB lacked jurisdiction over salary continuation disputes. The WCAB held that it does have jurisdiction under Labor Code section 4851 to determine if an employee received the correct amount of section 4850 benefits. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to decide Applicant's claim of not receiving the full compensation due from three industrial injuries. This decision clarifies that the WCAB can enforce payment of benefits agreed upon in stipulations and awards.
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