California Labor Codes 5405.5

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§§ 5405.5 Time limits on request for vocational rehabilitation

History: Repealed by Stats 2003, Chap 635 (effective 1/1/04) Repealed by Stats 2003, Chap 635 (effective 1/1/04)

Relevant Case Law Sanchez v. WCAB Note: Applicants' requests for vocational rehab. denied due to 1 year statute of limitations. Youngblood v. WCAB Note: Board lacked jurisdiction to award benefits 5+ years post-injury. Martinez v. WCAB Note: Resumption of VR valid where 'initial' request for VR was timely, services placed on hold but not terminated. Visalia School District v. WCAB (Hernandez) Note: Written request for rehab. benefits not required; phone call to employer's claims administrator suffices.