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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to further study the issues, specifically regarding the applicant's claim of $100%$ permanent total disability due to brain injury. The WCAB rescinded the previous award, which found $85%$ permanent disability and excluded hypertension and hearing loss. The Board determined that hypertension and hearing loss should be included as industrially injured body parts. However, the WCAB found insufficient evidence to conclusively determine permanent total disability and deferred that issue for further development. The case is returned to the trial level for additional proceedings regarding permanent disability.
JAMES FRASER vs. GEIL ENTERPRISES, INC., dba VALLEY SECURITY AND ALARM, US FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 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 (WCAB) granted reconsideration to further study the issues, specifically regarding the applicant's claim of $100%$ permanent total disability due to brain injury. The WCAB rescinded the previous award, which found $85%$ permanent disability and excluded hypertension and hearing loss. The Board determined that hypertension and hearing loss should be included as industrially injured body parts. However, the WCAB found insufficient evidence to conclusively determine permanent total disability and deferred that issue for further development. The case is returned to the trial level for additional proceedings regarding permanent disability.
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