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This case involves Edward Martinez, a former Welfare Fraud Investigator, who sustained a cumulative trauma injury to his right hand, wrist, and shoulder. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding that Martinez did not sustain industrial injury to his heart. However, the Board overturned the trial judge's decision on occupational classification, determining that Martinez's duties as a welfare fraud investigator, which included field investigations, interviews, carrying a firearm, and making arrests, qualified him for the higher occupational group number 490 (police officer). Consequently, his permanent disability rating was increased to 24%.
ADWARD MARTINEZ vs. COUNTY OF ORANGE is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Ana. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Santa Ana.
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This case involves Edward Martinez, a former Welfare Fraud Investigator, who sustained a cumulative trauma injury to his right hand, wrist, and shoulder. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the finding that Martinez did not sustain industrial injury to his heart. However, the Board overturned the trial judge's decision on occupational classification, determining that Martinez's duties as a welfare fraud investigator, which included field investigations, interviews, carrying a firearm, and making arrests, qualified him for the higher occupational group number 490 (police officer). Consequently, his permanent disability rating was increased to 24%.
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