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This case concerns an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The applicant contested the WCJ's findings regarding no temporary disability and the credit awarded to the defendant for indemnity payments. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision on temporary disability and credit. However, the Board amended the award to include a 15% increase in permanent disability benefits pursuant to Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) due to the employer's failure to offer modified work.
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This case concerns an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The applicant contested the WCJ's findings regarding no temporary disability and the credit awarded to the defendant for indemnity payments. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision on temporary disability and credit. However, the Board amended the award to include a 15% increase in permanent disability benefits pursuant to Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) due to the employer's failure to offer modified work.
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