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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award for applicant James Harris, a police officer injured in 2005. The Board rescinded the previous award and remanded the case for further proceedings to recalculate the life pension and attorney fees. The Board affirmed the finding of 72% permanent disability, finding the physician's opinion substantial evidence despite the defendant's challenges. The decision also addressed the timing of Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for life pensions, adopting reasoning that applies them from the January 1st following the injury date.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award for applicant James Harris, a police officer injured in 2005. The Board rescinded the previous award and remanded the case for further proceedings to recalculate the life pension and attorney fees. The Board affirmed the finding of 72% permanent disability, finding the physician's opinion substantial evidence despite the defendant's challenges. The decision also addressed the timing of Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for life pensions, adopting reasoning that applies them from the January 1st following the injury date.
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