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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded findings of fact regarding two injury cases, ADJ2551086 and ADJ4086512. The defendant argued the judge erred by not apportioning permanent disability to non-industrial factors, citing conflicting opinions from the agreed medical evaluator. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to further develop the medical record to clarify the evaluator's inconsistent opinions on apportionment. The cases are returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record and decision.
JESUS CHAVEZ vs. ALVARADO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded findings of fact regarding two injury cases, ADJ2551086 and ADJ4086512. The defendant argued the judge erred by not apportioning permanent disability to non-industrial factors, citing conflicting opinions from the agreed medical evaluator. The Board found the WCJ erred by failing to further develop the medical record to clarify the evaluator's inconsistent opinions on apportionment. The cases are returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record and decision.
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