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This case involves the City of Los Angeles Police Department seeking reconsideration of a finding that the 1997 Workers' Compensation rating schedule applies to an applicant's July 2002 right foot injury. The WCAB denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision that proper notice was required for the earlier injury, thus necessitating the older rating schedule. The Board also affirmed that separate evaluations are needed for each of the applicant's two distinct foot injuries to ensure accurate permanent disability determination and apportionment.
FRANK ARUJO vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, POLICE DEPARTMENT 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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This case involves the City of Los Angeles Police Department seeking reconsideration of a finding that the 1997 Workers' Compensation rating schedule applies to an applicant's July 2002 right foot injury. The WCAB denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision that proper notice was required for the earlier injury, thus necessitating the older rating schedule. The Board also affirmed that separate evaluations are needed for each of the applicant's two distinct foot injuries to ensure accurate permanent disability determination and apportionment.
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