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This case concerns an applicant with multiple cumulative industrial injuries, including gastroesophageal reflux disease and sleep disorder, resulting in a WCJ finding of 100% permanent disability. The Board rescinded this decision, finding that the WCJ failed to address apportionment of permanent disability to prior stipulated awards and a subsequent cumulative injury. The case is remanded for further development of the record to properly apportion permanent disability between the applicant's prior injuries and the 2003 cumulative injury.
DIEDRE THORNTON CLARK vs. PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY 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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This case concerns an applicant with multiple cumulative industrial injuries, including gastroesophageal reflux disease and sleep disorder, resulting in a WCJ finding of 100% permanent disability. The Board rescinded this decision, finding that the WCJ failed to address apportionment of permanent disability to prior stipulated awards and a subsequent cumulative injury. The case is remanded for further development of the record to properly apportion permanent disability between the applicant's prior injuries and the 2003 cumulative injury.
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