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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the administrative law judge incorrectly used the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule instead of the 2005 Schedule for the applicant's cumulative trauma injury. The Board also found the calculation of permanent disability indemnity was improper and remanded the case for re-rating under the 2005 Schedule. Upon remand, any overlap between the current award and a prior stipulated award must be identified and subtracted before calculating the final indemnity.
BUNNIE ORANGE vs. HILTON HOTEL CORPORATION, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES 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 Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the administrative law judge incorrectly used the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule instead of the 2005 Schedule for the applicant's cumulative trauma injury. The Board also found the calculation of permanent disability indemnity was improper and remanded the case for re-rating under the 2005 Schedule. Upon remand, any overlap between the current award and a prior stipulated award must be identified and subtracted before calculating the final indemnity.
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