CHARLES SMITH vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, MILWAUKEE BUCKS, ATLANTA HAWKS, MIAMI HEAT, CHARLOTTE HORNETS, PHOENIX SUNS, ROCKFORD LIGHTNING, TIG/FAIRMONT PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves the denial of defendants' petitions for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The applicant's petition for reconsideration was granted to clarify the start date of permanent disability benefits as July 31, 2002. The Board affirmed the award of 72% permanent disability and clarified that the applicant was not aware of the work-related nature of his injury before 2011. The decision also amended the findings to reflect the correct number of weeks for permanent disability.