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The applicant sought reconsideration to set aside a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement, claiming she changed her mind about waiving future medical treatment. The Appeals Board denied the petition, agreeing with the WCJ that the applicant provided no grounds like fraud or duress to void the settlement. Despite noting the WCJ's incorrect standard for setting aside a C&R on reconsideration, the Board found the $20,000 settlement adequate given the medical evidence supporting minimal permanent disability.
DORA BENAVIDES vs. MAINSTAY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 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 applicant sought reconsideration to set aside a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement, claiming she changed her mind about waiving future medical treatment. The Appeals Board denied the petition, agreeing with the WCJ that the applicant provided no grounds like fraud or duress to void the settlement. Despite noting the WCJ's incorrect standard for setting aside a C&R on reconsideration, the Board found the $20,000 settlement adequate given the medical evidence supporting minimal permanent disability.
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