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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct a clerical error in the applicant's date of birth on the original Findings and Award. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that applicant sustained a compensable head and headache injury AOE/COE, resulting in temporary total disability and the need for future medical treatment. The issue of liability for self-procured medical treatment was deferred for future determination. The defendant's reliance on unadmitted deposition transcripts was noted, along with a warning about WCAB Rule 10842.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct a clerical error in the applicant's date of birth on the original Findings and Award. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that applicant sustained a compensable head and headache injury AOE/COE, resulting in temporary total disability and the need for future medical treatment. The issue of liability for self-procured medical treatment was deferred for future determination. The defendant's reliance on unadmitted deposition transcripts was noted, along with a warning about WCAB Rule 10842.
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