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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant failed to show good cause to reopen for new and further disability, as the vocational expert's testimony was not considered substantial evidence to overcome the scheduled permanent disability rating. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of reimbursing the vocational expert's costs to the WCJ for further proceedings. The matter was returned to the trial level for this specific determination.
FAYE WILLIAMS (ROWAN) (Deceased) vs. ST. JOHN'S FAMILY CARE HOME, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant failed to show good cause to reopen for new and further disability, as the vocational expert's testimony was not considered substantial evidence to overcome the scheduled permanent disability rating. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of reimbursing the vocational expert's costs to the WCJ for further proceedings. The matter was returned to the trial level for this specific determination.
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