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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend its prior decision, reinstating uncontested findings of industrial injury and temporary disability benefits for Susan Richardson. This action corrects a previous order that had effectively denied these benefits by rescinding the WCJ's decisions entirely, despite the issues of permanent disability and apportionment remaining unresolved. The Board clarified that defendants can resolve contribution and reimbursement issues after further medical record development and a new WCJ decision. The cases are returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
SUSAN RICHARDSON vs. PROSPECT HEALTH SOURCE MEDICAL GROUP, JAMES DANIEL, DANA EISENMAN, M.D., GRANITE STATE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTIS CLAIMS, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, FREMONT INSURANCE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend its prior decision, reinstating uncontested findings of industrial injury and temporary disability benefits for Susan Richardson. This action corrects a previous order that had effectively denied these benefits by rescinding the WCJ's decisions entirely, despite the issues of permanent disability and apportionment remaining unresolved. The Board clarified that defendants can resolve contribution and reimbursement issues after further medical record development and a new WCJ decision. The cases are returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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