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This case involves Francisca Bermejo's claim for workers' compensation after a lumbar spine injury sustained while picking strawberries. Ms. Bermejo sought 100% permanent disability, arguing vocational evidence established total loss of earning capacity, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the trial judge's finding of 23% permanent disability. The WCAB found that vocational evidence supporting total disability was insufficient, particularly as it relied on non-industrial factors like limited education and English proficiency. Furthermore, the WCAB clarified that permanent total disability can only be established through impairment ratings under Labor Code section 4660, not through a separate in accordance with the fact finding under Labor Code section 4662(b).
FRANCISCA BERMEJO vs. JORGE CASTRO FARMS, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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This case involves Francisca Bermejo's claim for workers' compensation after a lumbar spine injury sustained while picking strawberries. Ms. Bermejo sought 100% permanent disability, arguing vocational evidence established total loss of earning capacity, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the trial judge's finding of 23% permanent disability. The WCAB found that vocational evidence supporting total disability was insufficient, particularly as it relied on non-industrial factors like limited education and English proficiency. Furthermore, the WCAB clarified that permanent total disability can only be established through impairment ratings under Labor Code section 4660, not through a separate "in accordance with the fact" finding under Labor Code section 4662(b).
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