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The applicant, Daniel Lynn Gordon, sustained industrial injury to his cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems as a deputy sheriff. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) previously found 20% permanent disability after 80% apportionment. The applicant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred in the 80% apportionment, specifically challenging the interpretation of "region of the body" under Labor Code section 4664(c)(1) and the method of combining awards rated under different schedules. After further review, the WCAB affirmed the WCJ's original findings and award, denying the applicant's petition.
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The applicant, Daniel Lynn Gordon, sustained industrial injury to his cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems as a deputy sheriff. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) previously found 20% permanent disability after 80% apportionment. The applicant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred in the 80% apportionment, specifically challenging the interpretation of "region of the body" under Labor Code section 4664(c)(1) and the method of combining awards rated under different schedules. After further review, the WCAB affirmed the WCJ's original findings and award, denying the applicant's petition.
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