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This case concerns an applicant who sustained an industrial injury to his right elbow and upper extremity, resulting in work restrictions despite a 0% whole person impairment rating under AMA guidelines. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant is a Qualified Injured Worker (QIW) entitled to vocational rehabilitation services. The Board found that the applicant's work restrictions constitute an impairment of earning capacity and a competitive handicap, thus qualifying him for benefits under former Labor Code section 4635(a).
JAMES PERRINE vs. THE TIRE GUYS, 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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This case concerns an applicant who sustained an industrial injury to his right elbow and upper extremity, resulting in work restrictions despite a 0% whole person impairment rating under AMA guidelines. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant is a Qualified Injured Worker (QIW) entitled to vocational rehabilitation services. The Board found that the applicant's work restrictions constitute an impairment of earning capacity and a competitive handicap, thus qualifying him for benefits under former Labor Code section 4635(a).
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