RUSS RUSSELL vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPT OF FORESTRY REGION IV, legally uninsured, administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a firefighter's claim for prostate cancer benefits, with the primary dispute concerning his employment dates. The defendant sought reconsideration to challenge a stipulation on employment dates, arguing it was necessary for calculating a presumption. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the stipulation and the judge's finding that the defendant failed to demonstrate good cause to be relieved of it. The court also found the applicant's claim timely filed under the applicable statute, and the medical evidence sufficient to establish industrial causation.