An injury may be either: (a) âspecific,â occurring as the result of one incident or exposure which causes disability or need for medical treatment; or (b) âcumulative,â occurring as repetitive mentally or physically traumatic activities extending over a period of time, the combined effect of which causes any disability or need for medical treatment. The date of a cumulative injury shall be the date determined under Section 5412.
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