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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decisions, and returned the cases for new decisions. The Board found that the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule should be applied due to pre-2005 medical reports indicating the existence of permanent disability. Defendant's credit for temporary disability overpayment was denied, and the WCJ's finding that Dr. Mutz's reporting constituted substantial evidence was affirmed. The Board also ordered modification of the EDD lien amount as discussed by the WCJ.
GERALD BROWN vs. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION 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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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decisions, and returned the cases for new decisions. The Board found that the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule should be applied due to pre-2005 medical reports indicating the existence of permanent disability. Defendant's credit for temporary disability overpayment was denied, and the WCJ's finding that Dr. Mutz's reporting constituted substantial evidence was affirmed. The Board also ordered modification of the EDD lien amount as discussed by the WCJ.
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