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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant failed to provide substantial vocational evidence to rebut the scheduled permanent disability rating. The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate that their future earning capacity was less than what the schedule anticipated, specifically regarding vocational rehabilitation. The WCJ's report, adopted by the Board, found a lack of evidence proving the applicant's unsuitability for vocational rehabilitation stemming from the industrial injury.
Howard Stallings vs. Newhall School District is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant failed to provide substantial vocational evidence to rebut the scheduled permanent disability rating. The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate that their future earning capacity was less than what the schedule anticipated, specifically regarding vocational rehabilitation. The WCJ's report, adopted by the Board, found a lack of evidence proving the applicant's unsuitability for vocational rehabilitation stemming from the industrial injury.
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