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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend an earlier award. While affirming that Michael Craft sustained an industrial injury to his neck and left shoulder, the Board modified the temporary disability award. The temporary disability benefits will now commence on September 11, 2008, with jurisdiction reserved to determine any period of disability prior to that date. This amendment was based on the WCJ's recommendation and a revised utilization review report indicating the reasonableness of left shoulder surgery.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend an earlier award. While affirming that Michael Craft sustained an industrial injury to his neck and left shoulder, the Board modified the temporary disability award. The temporary disability benefits will now commence on September 11, 2008, with jurisdiction reserved to determine any period of disability prior to that date. This amendment was based on the WCJ's recommendation and a revised utilization review report indicating the reasonableness of left shoulder surgery.
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