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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, reducing the permanent total disability indemnity rate from $490 to $430.08 per week as stipulated by the parties. The Board affirmed the finding of 100% permanent disability and the inclusion of psychiatric injury, upholding the exclusion of the defendant's dual-QME reports due to procedural violations. Applicant's psychiatric report was deemed substantial evidence despite defendant's claims of staleness.
AMADO ORTIZ vs. SANTA BARBARA MISSION ROOFING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend the original award, reducing the permanent total disability indemnity rate from $490 to $430.08 per week as stipulated by the parties. The Board affirmed the finding of 100% permanent disability and the inclusion of psychiatric injury, upholding the exclusion of the defendant's dual-QME reports due to procedural violations. Applicant's psychiatric report was deemed substantial evidence despite defendant's claims of staleness.
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