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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior decision that combined permanent disability ratings for two industrial injuries. This action was based on the recent en banc decision in Benson v. The Permanente Medical Group, which held that the Wilkinson rule for combining disabilities is generally no longer applicable due to new apportionment requirements. The case is returned to the trial level for the judge to revisit permanent disability ratings consistent with the Benson decision.
GEORGE FORTNER, JR. vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior decision that combined permanent disability ratings for two industrial injuries. This action was based on the recent en banc decision in Benson v. The Permanente Medical Group, which held that the Wilkinson rule for combining disabilities is generally no longer applicable due to new apportionment requirements. The case is returned to the trial level for the judge to revisit permanent disability ratings consistent with the Benson decision.
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