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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, overturning the WCJ's denial of a lump-sum commutation of his permanent disability award. The Board found sufficient evidence of applicant's extensive debts, including significant amounts owed to family and friends for living expenses, supporting a partial commutation. However, the commutation will exclude the car loan, as applicant's current income is deemed sufficient to manage that debt. The matter is returned to the trial level to determine the precise commutation amount.
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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, overturning the WCJ's denial of a lump-sum commutation of his permanent disability award. The Board found sufficient evidence of applicant's extensive debts, including significant amounts owed to family and friends for living expenses, supporting a partial commutation. However, the commutation will exclude the car loan, as applicant's current income is deemed sufficient to manage that debt. The matter is returned to the trial level to determine the precise commutation amount.
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