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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address issues regarding permanent disability and future medical treatment, deferring both for further proceedings. The WCAB rescinded the trial judge's order allowing the defendant an additional 60 days to offer modified work, holding that the applicant is entitled to a 15% increase in her permanent disability award due to the employer's failure to offer modified work within the statutory timeframe. The Board noted that the admissibility of treating physician and QME reports on permanent disability issues is governed by Labor Code section 4061(i).
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address issues regarding permanent disability and future medical treatment, deferring both for further proceedings. The WCAB rescinded the trial judge's order allowing the defendant an additional 60 days to offer modified work, holding that the applicant is entitled to a 15% increase in her permanent disability award due to the employer's failure to offer modified work within the statutory timeframe. The Board noted that the admissibility of treating physician and QME reports on permanent disability issues is governed by Labor Code section 4061(i).
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