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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior award to defer issues regarding temporary partial disability and the Employment Development Department's reimbursement. The Board affirmed other findings, including the applicant sustaining injury to her low back and reaching permanent and stationary status on November 18, 2013, with a 41% permanent disability rating. Furthermore, the issue of whether the applicant can seek treatment outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network was deferred pending further development of the record. The award for permanent partial disability was corrected to commence from November 18, 2013.
CHERYL BROWN vs. KERN MEDICAL CENTER/COUNTY OF KERN is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior award to defer issues regarding temporary partial disability and the Employment Development Department's reimbursement. The Board affirmed other findings, including the applicant sustaining injury to her low back and reaching permanent and stationary status on November 18, 2013, with a 41% permanent disability rating. Furthermore, the issue of whether the applicant can seek treatment outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network was deferred pending further development of the record. The award for permanent partial disability was corrected to commence from November 18, 2013.
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