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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award to applicant Carolyn Davis concerning cumulative and specific injuries sustained as a bus driver. Applicant contended the WCJ erred in apportioning permanent disability. The parties subsequently entered a partial compromise and release agreement, where applicant released all claims except future medical treatment for $49,743.25, after credits and attorney fees. The WCAB approved the settlement as adequate and in applicant's best interest, modifying the prior award to reflect only the ongoing liability for further medical treatment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award to applicant Carolyn Davis concerning cumulative and specific injuries sustained as a bus driver. Applicant contended the WCJ erred in apportioning permanent disability. The parties subsequently entered a partial compromise and release agreement, where applicant released all claims except future medical treatment for $49,743.25, after credits and attorney fees. The WCAB approved the settlement as adequate and in applicant's best interest, modifying the prior award to reflect only the ongoing liability for further medical treatment.
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