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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in the case of Aurelio Ramirez vs. Parkhouse Tires, Inc. and Travelers Property Casualty of America. The WCAB rescinded the original Findings, Order and Award (F&A) from January 14, 2021, and substituted new findings regarding applicant's permanent disabilities for multiple injuries. Specifically, it found a 38% permanent disability for a right index finger injury (ADJ10594852) and a 15% permanent disability for a back injury (ADJ10882630). The Board also determined that the defendant was not entitled to a credit for temporary disability overpayment and deferred the issue of attorney's fees. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with this decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in the case of Aurelio Ramirez vs. Parkhouse Tires, Inc. and Travelers Property Casualty of America. The WCAB rescinded the original Findings, Order and Award (F&A) from January 14, 2021, and substituted new findings regarding applicant's permanent disabilities for multiple injuries. Specifically, it found a 38% permanent disability for a right index finger injury (ADJ10594852) and a 15% permanent disability for a back injury (ADJ10882630). The Board also determined that the defendant was not entitled to a credit for temporary disability overpayment and deferred the issue of attorney's fees. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with this decision.
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