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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the administrative law judge's decision to allow the defendant credit for temporary disability overpayments against permanent disability indemnity. The Board affirmed the original award of 26% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was not entitled to this credit. The Board also noted it would not dismiss the applicant's petition for lack of verification as the disputed issue was a legal question.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the administrative law judge's decision to allow the defendant credit for temporary disability overpayments against permanent disability indemnity. The Board affirmed the original award of 26% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was not entitled to this credit. The Board also noted it would not dismiss the applicant's petition for lack of verification as the disputed issue was a legal question.
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