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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award, returning the case to the administrative law judge for recalculation of permanent disability indemnity and attorney fees. This decision was based on the California Supreme Court's ruling in Brodie v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., which clarified that the subtracting percentages from percentages method remains the proper approach for permanent disability apportionment post-Senate Bill 899. The Board directed the judge to apply Brodie and conduct further proceedings as needed.
DONALD VAN NESS vs. CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, PSI, Administered By TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award, returning the case to the administrative law judge for recalculation of permanent disability indemnity and attorney fees. This decision was based on the California Supreme Court's ruling in Brodie v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., which clarified that the "subtracting percentages from percentages" method remains the proper approach for permanent disability apportionment post-Senate Bill 899. The Board directed the judge to apply Brodie and conduct further proceedings as needed.
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