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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the original award. The Board found the defendant liable for a 10% penalty due to an unreasonable delay in paying permanent disability indemnity. Additionally, the applicant is entitled to a 15% increase in his permanent disability rate, effective January 13, 2006, because the employer failed to issue the required notice. The Board affirmed other aspects of the original award, including previously assessed penalties and vocational rehabilitation benefit settlements.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the original award. The Board found the defendant liable for a 10% penalty due to an unreasonable delay in paying permanent disability indemnity. Additionally, the applicant is entitled to a 15% increase in his permanent disability rate, effective January 13, 2006, because the employer failed to issue the required notice. The Board affirmed other aspects of the original award, including previously assessed penalties and vocational rehabilitation benefit settlements.
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