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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded an administrative law judge's award of a 25% increase in permanent disability payments. The Board found no evidence that the City of Los Angeles unreasonably delayed or refused payments. The defendant had advanced over $34,000 in permanent disability payments and had the right to credit these against the applicant's award as stipulated. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings regarding commutation of benefits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded an administrative law judge's award of a 25% increase in permanent disability payments. The Board found no evidence that the City of Los Angeles unreasonably delayed or refused payments. The defendant had advanced over $34,000 in permanent disability payments and had the right to credit these against the applicant's award as stipulated. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings regarding commutation of benefits.
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