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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's prior award of penalties and underpaid permanent disability indemnity. The Board found that the WCJ prematurely calculated permanent disability and penalties because underlying disputes regarding temporary disability and vocational rehabilitation benefits, deferred in the initial stipulations, were not resolved. The case was returned to the trial level for further development of the record to determine the precise amounts owed to the applicant before any sanctions can be imposed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's prior award of penalties and underpaid permanent disability indemnity. The Board found that the WCJ prematurely calculated permanent disability and penalties because underlying disputes regarding temporary disability and vocational rehabilitation benefits, deferred in the initial stipulations, were not resolved. The case was returned to the trial level for further development of the record to determine the precise amounts owed to the applicant before any sanctions can be imposed.
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