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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and reversed a prior decision, finding that the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS) does not apply to this applicant's case. The WCAB concluded that there was no pre-January 1, 2005 treating physician report that substantially indicated the existence of permanent disability. Specifically, Dr. Ware's report, relied upon by the applicant, was deemed inconsistent and speculative regarding permanent disability. Therefore, the 2005 PDRS will apply in determining applicant's permanent disability.
Jacqueline Molis vs. Bay 101, State Compensation Insurance Fund 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and reversed a prior decision, finding that the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS) does not apply to this applicant's case. The WCAB concluded that there was no pre-January 1, 2005 treating physician report that substantially indicated the existence of permanent disability. Specifically, Dr. Ware's report, relied upon by the applicant, was deemed inconsistent and speculative regarding permanent disability. Therefore, the 2005 PDRS will apply in determining applicant's permanent disability.
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