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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the initial award of 31% permanent disability for applicant's back and psyche injury. However, the Board deferred the issue of a 15% increase under Labor Code Section 4658(d) and related attorney fees. This deferral allows for further development of the record at the trial level regarding the employer's employee count, which is crucial for determining the applicability of the 15% increase. The WCJ will issue a new decision after these further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the initial award of 31% permanent disability for applicant's back and psyche injury. However, the Board deferred the issue of a 15% increase under Labor Code Section 4658(d) and related attorney fees. This deferral allows for further development of the record at the trial level regarding the employer's employee count, which is crucial for determining the applicability of the 15% increase. The WCJ will issue a new decision after these further proceedings.
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