Section 3208.1 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Labor Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.
3208.1
. An injury may be either: (a) "specific," occurring as the
result of one incident or exposure which causes disability or need
for medical treatment; or (b) "cumulative," 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.