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TROY HUGHES vs. SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Aug 16, 2012
Santa Rosa
ADJ8208920

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This case involves two distinct industrial injuries to applicant's left shoulder and right wrist. The defendant appealed an award of temporary disability, arguing the injuries and their periods of disability overlapped. The Board affirmed the award of temporary disability for the left shoulder, commencing August 20, 2010, for up to 104 weeks. Credit was granted for 2.5 weeks of previously paid temporary disability for the right wrist against the left shoulder award. The Board adopted the Arbitrator's reasoning regarding distinct injuries and periods of disability.

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This case involves two distinct industrial injuries to applicant's left shoulder and right wrist. The defendant appealed an award of temporary disability, arguing the injuries and their periods of disability overlapped. The Board affirmed the award of temporary disability for the left shoulder, commencing August 20, 2010, for up to 104 weeks. Credit was granted for 2.5 weeks of previously paid temporary disability for the right wrist against the left shoulder award. The Board adopted the Arbitrator's reasoning regarding distinct injuries and periods of disability.

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