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In two consolidated workers' compensation cases, both the applicant and defendant sought reconsideration of findings of permanent disability. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) admitted error in awarding 21% permanent disability for each of two left wrist injuries, conceding that the correct impairment should have been 6% Whole Person Impairment (WPI), translating to a 10% overall permanent disability award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original awards, and returned the matters to the trial level for redetermination of permanent disability. The Board took no position on issues of vocational expert rebuttals or cost recovery, allowing them to be raised in further proceedings.
CANDY AMAYA vs. ATASCADERO STATE HOSPITAL is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo.
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In two consolidated workers' compensation cases, both the applicant and defendant sought reconsideration of findings of permanent disability. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) admitted error in awarding 21% permanent disability for each of two left wrist injuries, conceding that the correct impairment should have been 6% Whole Person Impairment (WPI), translating to a 10% overall permanent disability award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the original awards, and returned the matters to the trial level for redetermination of permanent disability. The Board took no position on issues of vocational expert rebuttals or cost recovery, allowing them to be raised in further proceedings.
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