CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision awarding applicant $79%$ permanent disability for injuries sustained to her back, neck, and shoulder. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the permanent disability rating was unsupported and contradicted by applicant's trial behavior. However, the Board found the trial transcript did not demonstrate inconsistencies with the medical evidence or unduly restrict the defendant's questioning. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied, upholding the original award.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision awarding applicant $79%$ permanent disability for injuries sustained to her back, neck, and shoulder. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the permanent disability rating was unsupported and contradicted by applicant's trial behavior. However, the Board found the trial transcript did not demonstrate inconsistencies with the medical evidence or unduly restrict the defendant's questioning. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied, upholding the original award.
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