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Applicant Ivan Miramontes sought reconsideration of a Joint Findings and Award from January 27, 2025, which found industrial injury to his psyche and specific body parts with assigned permanent disabilities. Applicant raised contentions including defective service, mischaracterization of his primary orthopedic doctor, alleged attorney failure, and reliance on unsubstantial medical evidence, particularly regarding Dr. Faddoul's report. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to admit specified exhibits into evidence to correct a clerical error by the WCJ. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings, concluding that the petition was timely filed and the applicant's other contentions lacked merit.
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Applicant Ivan Miramontes sought reconsideration of a Joint Findings and Award from January 27, 2025, which found industrial injury to his psyche and specific body parts with assigned permanent disabilities. Applicant raised contentions including defective service, mischaracterization of his primary orthopedic doctor, alleged attorney failure, and reliance on unsubstantial medical evidence, particularly regarding Dr. Faddoul's report. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to admit specified exhibits into evidence to correct a clerical error by the WCJ. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's findings, concluding that the petition was timely filed and the applicant's other contentions lacked merit.
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