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This case concerns Natalie Kidd's entitlement to vocational rehabilitation services after her 2001 injury. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the Rehabilitation Unit's 2008 Determination to be a final, unappealed order. This vested Kidd's right to vocational rehabilitation benefits, overriding the subsequent repeal of Labor Code Section 139.5. Consequently, Kidd is entitled to retroactive and ongoing VRMA at the temporary disability rate, with specific adjustments for periods of interrupt status and receipt of medical temporary disability.
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This case concerns Natalie Kidd's entitlement to vocational rehabilitation services after her 2001 injury. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the Rehabilitation Unit's 2008 Determination to be a final, unappealed order. This vested Kidd's right to vocational rehabilitation benefits, overriding the subsequent repeal of Labor Code Section 139.5. Consequently, Kidd is entitled to retroactive and ongoing VRMA at the temporary disability rate, with specific adjustments for periods of interrupt status and receipt of medical temporary disability.
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