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This case concerns a cumulative trauma injury to Teresa Zepeda's upper extremities. The defendant, Continental Casualty, sought reconsideration, arguing the date of injury occurred before its insurance coverage began. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the date of injury was February 14, 2001, when Zepeda first became temporarily totally disabled due to surgery. This date fell within Continental Casualty's coverage period. Therefore, the Board denied Continental Casualty's petition for reconsideration.
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This case concerns a cumulative trauma injury to Teresa Zepeda's upper extremities. The defendant, Continental Casualty, sought reconsideration, arguing the date of injury occurred before its insurance coverage began. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the date of injury was February 14, 2001, when Zepeda first became temporarily totally disabled due to surgery. This date fell within Continental Casualty's coverage period. Therefore, the Board denied Continental Casualty's petition for reconsideration.
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