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The Appeals Board held that the Wilkinson rule, which allowed for a combined permanent disability award for multiple injuries, is no longer applicable after the enactment of SB 899, which mandates apportionment based on causation. The applicant's single 62% disability award was rescinded and amended to two separate 31% awards for each of her industrial injuries.
Dianne Benson, Applicant vs. The Permanente Medical Group, Athens Administrators (Adjusting Agent) is a workers' compensation case decided in OAKLAND. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in OAKLAND.
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The Appeals Board held that the Wilkinson rule, which allowed for a combined permanent disability award for multiple injuries, is no longer applicable after the enactment of SB 899, which mandates apportionment based on causation. The applicant's single 62% disability award was rescinded and amended to two separate 31% awards for each of her industrial injuries.
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