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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an inmate firefighter who sustained injuries to her hip and back. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding 63% permanent disability, arguing the weekly payment rate was improperly set above the statutory minimum for inmate workers. The Board granted reconsideration, affirming the 63% disability finding but amending the award to reflect the statutory minimum weekly payment rate of $130.00. This adjustment correctly applies Labor Code section 3370(c)(5) to inmate firefighter compensation.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an inmate firefighter who sustained injuries to her hip and back. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding 63% permanent disability, arguing the weekly payment rate was improperly set above the statutory minimum for inmate workers. The Board granted reconsideration, affirming the 63% disability finding but amending the award to reflect the statutory minimum weekly payment rate of $130.00. This adjustment correctly applies Labor Code section 3370(c)(5) to inmate firefighter compensation.
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