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This case concerns an applicant challenging a WCJ's denial to reopen a prior finding that the 2005 permanent disability rating schedule applied. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, holding that the April 18, 2007 decision on the rating schedule was a final order because it addressed a threshold issue fundamental to permanent disability benefits. Applicant's failure to timely seek reconsideration of this final order means the rating schedule issue is now conclusively determined. Therefore, the November 25, 2008 Findings, Award and Orders, which incorporated the 2005 schedule, were properly affirmed.
CAROLE KRAL vs. ST. JOHN'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Permissibly Self-Insured OCTAGON 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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This case concerns an applicant challenging a WCJ's denial to reopen a prior finding that the 2005 permanent disability rating schedule applied. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, holding that the April 18, 2007 decision on the rating schedule was a "final order" because it addressed a "threshold issue" fundamental to permanent disability benefits. Applicant's failure to timely seek reconsideration of this final order means the rating schedule issue is now conclusively determined. Therefore, the November 25, 2008 Findings, Award and Orders, which incorporated the 2005 schedule, were properly affirmed.
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