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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied George Zimmerman's petition for reconsideration regarding a March 26, 2004 injury, agreeing that it did not arise out of his employment. However, the Board granted reconsideration to correct a mathematical error in the permanent disability award for a cumulative trauma back injury, adjusting the award from 31.5% to 30.5% after a 50% apportionment to non-industrial factors. The Board affirmed the WCJ's determination regarding the apportionment for the cumulative trauma injury, while clarifying that the specific March 26, 2004 injury was not industrial. The Amended Findings and Award were modified to reflect the corrected permanent disability rating and attorney fees.
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN vs. WARNER BROTHERS STUDIO FACILITIES, WARNER BROTHERS WORKERS' COMP. is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied George Zimmerman's petition for reconsideration regarding a March 26, 2004 injury, agreeing that it did not arise out of his employment. However, the Board granted reconsideration to correct a mathematical error in the permanent disability award for a cumulative trauma back injury, adjusting the award from 31.5% to 30.5% after a 50% apportionment to non-industrial factors. The Board affirmed the WCJ's determination regarding the apportionment for the cumulative trauma injury, while clarifying that the specific March 26, 2004 injury was not industrial. The Amended Findings and Award were modified to reflect the corrected permanent disability rating and attorney fees.
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