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Case Name | Guptill v. WCAB | |
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Date | 03/07/1991 | |
Note | When approving a C&R or reinstating order of dismissal, WCAB examines applicant's understanding of rights to benefits, significance of dismissal. | |
Citation | 56 CCC 184 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 25731991 CA |
Lois Guptill, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board of the State of California, et al. , Respondents Civil No. B051580 Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 6 CCC 184 March 7, 1991 DISPOSITION: Proceeding to review decision. On October 7, 1987, she informed the Employment Development Department (EDD) her workers' compensation claim had 'verbally' been denied by the employer. In November 1987 EDD sent applicant a letter stating she might be entitled to workers' compensation benefits instead of disability insurance. EDD explained she needed to file an application with the Board and provide the Board case number to EDD to receive disability insurance benefits. On April 2, 1988, defendants filed an answer denying applicant sustained industrial injury to the low back.
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