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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding the applicant sustained a right hand and wrist injury on August 14, 2003, with a temporary total disability rate of $501.59 based on earnings of $752.38 weekly. The defendant argued the rate should be lower due to a provided apartment and that the injury was cumulative, not specific. The Board granted reconsideration solely to correct a clerical error, amending the finding to reflect a cumulative injury through August 14, 2003. Otherwise, the original award, including the earnings and disability rate, was affirmed.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding the applicant sustained a right hand and wrist injury on August 14, 2003, with a temporary total disability rate of $501.59 based on earnings of $752.38 weekly. The defendant argued the rate should be lower due to a provided apartment and that the injury was cumulative, not specific. The Board granted reconsideration solely to correct a clerical error, amending the finding to reflect a cumulative injury through August 14, 2003. Otherwise, the original award, including the earnings and disability rate, was affirmed.
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