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The Appeals Board rescinded a penalty against CIGA for delayed temporary disability payments, finding penalties are not covered claims. The Board also amended the award to apportion one-third of the applicant's permanent disability to pre-existing degenerative disease, reducing the awarded permanent disability based on Dr. Berman's opinion. Consequently, the applicant's awarded permanent disability is reduced to 51%.
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The Appeals Board rescinded a penalty against CIGA for delayed temporary disability payments, finding penalties are not covered claims. The Board also amended the award to apportion one-third of the applicant's permanent disability to pre-existing degenerative disease, reducing the awarded permanent disability based on Dr. Berman's opinion. Consequently, the applicant's awarded permanent disability is reduced to 51%.
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