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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves Applicant's claim for a 15% permanent disability increase under Labor Code section 4658, which the WCJ denied. The WCJ had previously rescinded an earlier award of permanent disability benefits, making the "bump-up" decision premature. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the record insufficient to determine if Applicant was terminated for cause, a key factor in the 15% increase. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all submitted issues and evidence, including Applicant's potential 132a claim.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves Applicant's claim for a 15% permanent disability increase under Labor Code section 4658, which the WCJ denied. The WCJ had previously rescinded an earlier award of permanent disability benefits, making the "bump-up" decision premature. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the record insufficient to determine if Applicant was terminated for cause, a key factor in the 15% increase. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all submitted issues and evidence, including Applicant's potential 132a claim.
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