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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding the record inadequate to support the finding of 100% permanent disability. The Board noted due process concerns due to the inadequate record and the WCJ's lack of specific evidentiary support for the decision. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to create a proper record and address vocational evidence concerning earning capacity. The WCJ must ensure all evidence is formally offered and ruled upon, and the decision must be based on specific evidence, not personal opinion.
BYRON BREAULT vs. F MCLINTOCKS SALOON, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, finding the record inadequate to support the finding of 100% permanent disability. The Board noted due process concerns due to the inadequate record and the WCJ's lack of specific evidentiary support for the decision. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to create a proper record and address vocational evidence concerning earning capacity. The WCJ must ensure all evidence is formally offered and ruled upon, and the decision must be based on specific evidence, not personal opinion.
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