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In this workers' compensation case, the appeals board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's award. While affirming the finding of industrial injury and permanent disability, the Board amended the award to grant the defendant credit for overpaid temporary disability indemnity. The defendant's arguments regarding the vocational expert's testimony and apportionment were otherwise rejected. The award of attorney's fees was also modified to allow for commutation to avoid interrupting benefits.
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In this workers' compensation case, the appeals board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's award. While affirming the finding of industrial injury and permanent disability, the Board amended the award to grant the defendant credit for overpaid temporary disability indemnity. The defendant's arguments regarding the vocational expert's testimony and apportionment were otherwise rejected. The award of attorney's fees was also modified to allow for commutation to avoid interrupting benefits.
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