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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, amending the applicant's permanent disability rating. The Board disagreed with the initial finding of 67% permanent disability, determining that the psychiatric impairment rating should be increased based on the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion. This adjustment, utilizing an analogical rating method and considering the applicant's GAF score of 50, increased the total permanent disability to 73% and will include a life pension. The Board upheld the rejection of the vocational expert's total disability finding due to improper consideration of the applicant's age.
Feliciano Hernandez vs. Fresh Express, Inc., Federal Insurance Company, Sedgwick Claims Management Services is a workers' compensation case decided in Salinas. 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 Salinas.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, amending the applicant's permanent disability rating. The Board disagreed with the initial finding of 67% permanent disability, determining that the psychiatric impairment rating should be increased based on the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion. This adjustment, utilizing an analogical rating method and considering the applicant's GAF score of 50, increased the total permanent disability to 73% and will include a life pension. The Board upheld the rejection of the vocational expert's total disability finding due to improper consideration of the applicant's age.
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