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The WCAB rescinded an award of 100% permanent total disability due to contested issues regarding cumulative injury, statute of limitations, and apportionment. The Board found the trial judge failed to address the statute of limitations and questioned the unapportioned award given the Agreed Medical Evaluator's consistent apportionment analyses. The case is returned for further proceedings, including potential appointment of a new AME to reevaluate apportionment and address psychiatric reports that were missing from the record.
BRYCE ROBB vs. E.L. YEAGER CONSTRUCTION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION For LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Barbara. 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 Barbara.
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The WCAB rescinded an award of 100% permanent total disability due to contested issues regarding cumulative injury, statute of limitations, and apportionment. The Board found the trial judge failed to address the statute of limitations and questioned the unapportioned award given the Agreed Medical Evaluator's consistent apportionment analyses. The case is returned for further proceedings, including potential appointment of a new AME to reevaluate apportionment and address psychiatric reports that were missing from the record.
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