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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the case to the trial level. The applicant sought commutation of his award to purchase a home, arguing it would benefit his Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The WCJ denied this, believing commutation wouldn't impact SSI and that buying a home wasn't in the applicant's best interest. The Board found the record insufficient and ordered applicant's attorney to consult with a Social Security law expert to clarify the impact of commutation on SSI.
ARARAT SARKISIAN vs. VAHAN ENGIBARIAN DBA VAHAN'S ROYAL is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the case to the trial level. The applicant sought commutation of his award to purchase a home, arguing it would benefit his Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The WCJ denied this, believing commutation wouldn't impact SSI and that buying a home wasn't in the applicant's best interest. The Board found the record insufficient and ordered applicant's attorney to consult with a Social Security law expert to clarify the impact of commutation on SSI.
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