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This case involves applicant Bill Dunehew seeking reconsideration of a decision allowing defendants to offset permanent disability advances from one claim (ADJ2806318) against a separate claim (ADJ6769921). The Board granted reconsideration, overturning the administrative law judge's decision. They found that allowing such an offset would be inequitable, given that the applicant's permanent disability was apportioned across multiple dates of injury due to legislative changes. Furthermore, the Board determined that applying the credit would negate any new permanent disability benefits for the applicant's 2007 injury, contrary to the purpose of the award.
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This case involves applicant Bill Dunehew seeking reconsideration of a decision allowing defendants to offset permanent disability advances from one claim (ADJ2806318) against a separate claim (ADJ6769921). The Board granted reconsideration, overturning the administrative law judge's decision. They found that allowing such an offset would be inequitable, given that the applicant's permanent disability was apportioned across multiple dates of injury due to legislative changes. Furthermore, the Board determined that applying the credit would negate any new permanent disability benefits for the applicant's 2007 injury, contrary to the purpose of the award.
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