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The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of industrial injury and 84% permanent disability for hypertensive cardiovascular disease but modified the start date for the 15% permanent disability increase under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) to January 19, 2014. The Board also upheld the requirement for the employer to provide treatment for the applicant's non-industrial diabetes when necessary to cure or relieve the effects of the industrial injury. The Board also affirmed the WCJ's discretionary allowance of a credit to the defendant for overpaid temporary disability benefits. The case is returned for reissuance of the award with the correct section 4658(d) date and determination of SAWW and attorney fees.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the finding of industrial injury and 84% permanent disability for hypertensive cardiovascular disease but modified the start date for the 15% permanent disability increase under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) to January 19, 2014. The Board also upheld the requirement for the employer to provide treatment for the applicant's non-industrial diabetes when necessary to cure or relieve the effects of the industrial injury. The Board also affirmed the WCJ's discretionary allowance of a credit to the defendant for overpaid temporary disability benefits. The case is returned for reissuance of the award with the correct section 4658(d) date and determination of SAWW and attorney fees.
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