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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reduced the applicant's permanent disability award from 60% to 49%. This reduction was based on apportioning 30% of the applicant's psychiatric permanent disability to non-industrial factors, specifically a pre-existing personality disorder, as opined by Dr. Cooper. The Board found Dr. Cooper's apportionment medically substantial evidence, consistent with current legal standards requiring apportionment based on causation. The award and attorney's fees were subsequently amended to reflect the reduced permanent disability percentage.
FERNANDO PEREZ vs. SHERWOOD MANAGEMENT, dba DANIEL'S JEWELERS, CIGA administered by BROADSPIRE, CLARENDON INSURANCE COMPANY administered by NORTH AMERICAN RISK MANAGEMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reduced the applicant's permanent disability award from 60% to 49%. This reduction was based on apportioning 30% of the applicant's psychiatric permanent disability to non-industrial factors, specifically a pre-existing personality disorder, as opined by Dr. Cooper. The Board found Dr. Cooper's apportionment medically substantial evidence, consistent with current legal standards requiring apportionment based on causation. The award and attorney's fees were subsequently amended to reflect the reduced permanent disability percentage.
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