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This case involves a petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The applicant sought penalties for delayed permanent disability payments, arguing that the employer failed to pay a 10% penalty on the remaining award plus an additional 25% penalty. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) recommended denying the petition, finding that Labor Code sections 4650(d) and 5814 penalties do not apply when the extent of injury or permanent disability is disputed. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) adopted the ALJ's report and denied the petition, also admonishing the applicant's attorney for improper petition filing.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The applicant sought penalties for delayed permanent disability payments, arguing that the employer failed to pay a 10% penalty on the remaining award plus an additional 25% penalty. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) recommended denying the petition, finding that Labor Code sections 4650(d) and 5814 penalties do not apply when the extent of injury or permanent disability is disputed. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) adopted the ALJ's report and denied the petition, also admonishing the applicant's attorney for improper petition filing.
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