IRMA ZAMORA vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, Adjusted By SCIF CONTRACT SERVICES

The Board granted reconsideration to address ambiguities in the original award. Defendant sought credit for prior permanent disability payments and argued a penalty for delayed compensation should only apply from the date the disability increased, not the entire delayed amount. The Board agreed defendant is entitled to credit for prior payments. However, due to unclear findings on attorney fees and a confusing reference to a "self-assessed penalty," the Board rescinded the original decision and returned the case for further proceedings and a clarified new decision.