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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, affirming the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's left wrist. While the defendant argued the medical evidence was insufficient, the Board adopted the WCJ's report which recommended denial of that claim. However, the Board amended the award to correct a clerical error in the Permanent Partial Disability amount, adjusting it from $50,170.00 to $52,200.00. Consequently, the applicant's total PPD award was corrected to the accurate statutory amount.
EDDIE JOHNSON vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, affirming the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's left wrist. While the defendant argued the medical evidence was insufficient, the Board adopted the WCJ's report which recommended denial of that claim. However, the Board amended the award to correct a clerical error in the Permanent Partial Disability amount, adjusting it from $50,170.00 to $52,200.00. Consequently, the applicant's total PPD award was corrected to the accurate statutory amount.
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