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California: Appellate Court Broadly Interprets Labor Code Section 5803
Posted on 22 Jul 2014 by Richard M. Jacobsmeyer

In a brief and to the point decision, the 2nd Appellate District has reversed a W.C.A.B. decision that had rescinded an award of increased benefits based upon a Petition to Reopen. The case, Benavides v W.C.A.B ., is one of the briefest opinions on a... Read More

Psyche Injury Known to Exist Prior to Issuance of Stipulated Awards Was Not New and Further Disability: Cal. Comp. Cases December Advanced Postings (11/21/2014)
Posted on 21 Nov 2014 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the first batch of advanced postings for December 2014 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can link to the case to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2014 LexisNexis. All rights... Read More

Treatment at Different Location Not Considered Treatment Outside MPN: Cal. Comp. Cases November Advanced Postings (11/3/2015)
Posted on 3 Nov 2015 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the latest batch of advanced postings for the November 2015 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can link to the case to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2015 LexisNexis. All... Read More

California Workers' Comp Case Roundup (6/14/2014)
Posted on 14 Jun 2014 by California Compensation Cases Staff

CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION CASES Vol. 79 No. 5 May 2014 A Report of En Banc and Significant Panel Decisions of the WCAB and Selected Court Opinions of Related Interest, With a Digest of WCAB Decisions Denied Judicial Review CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE... Read More

A is for Apportionment: How It Can Make or Break Your Case
Posted on 24 Feb 2015 by Karen C. Yotis

Karen C. Yotis, Esq., a Feature Resident Columnist for the LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation eNewsletter , provides insights into workplace issues and the nuts and bolts of the workers’ comp world. It’s been a full decade since... Read More

Applicant Precluded From Reopening Psychiatric Claim: Cal. Comp. Cases July Advanced Postings (6/29/2016)
Posted on 30 Jun 2016 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the latest batch of advanced postings for the July 2016 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can link to the case to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2016 LexisNexis. All rights... Read More

Apportionment of Non-Industrial Factors Occurring After Stipulated Award: Cal. Comp. Cases August Advanced Postings (8/22/2013)
Posted on 22 Aug 2013 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the 4th batch of advanced postings for the August 2013 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can link to the case to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2013 LexisNexis. All rights... Read More