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This case concerns William Ross's claim for new and further disability benefits from the City of Sacramento for cumulative trauma injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to amend a previous award. The WCAB found Ross was temporarily totally disabled from March 15, 2005, to June 23, 2005, for treatment of his right shoulder impingement. This period was awarded despite the defendant's arguments that Ross was retired, had no intention to seek work, and delayed treatment. The WCAB determined that Ross's withdrawal from the labor market was due to his industrial injury, entitling him to benefits.
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This case concerns William Ross's claim for new and further disability benefits from the City of Sacramento for cumulative trauma injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to amend a previous award. The WCAB found Ross was temporarily totally disabled from March 15, 2005, to June 23, 2005, for treatment of his right shoulder impingement. This period was awarded despite the defendant's arguments that Ross was retired, had no intention to seek work, and delayed treatment. The WCAB determined that Ross's withdrawal from the labor market was due to his industrial injury, entitling him to benefits.
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