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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a WCJ's finding of permanent total disability for the applicant, Jesus Cordova, who injured his spine and left arm. The Board determined that Labor Code section 4662 permits permanent total disability findings based on the facts of a case, irrespective of AMA Guides limitations applicable to partial disability under section 4660. The WCJ's decision was upheld, finding the applicant's total loss of earning capacity was solely due to his medical condition. Consequently, the attorney's fee award was also affirmed as it was not premature and was appropriate for a permanent total disability finding.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a WCJ's finding of permanent total disability for the applicant, Jesus Cordova, who injured his spine and left arm. The Board determined that Labor Code section 4662 permits permanent total disability findings based on the facts of a case, irrespective of AMA Guides limitations applicable to partial disability under section 4660. The WCJ's decision was upheld, finding the applicant's total loss of earning capacity was solely due to his medical condition. Consequently, the attorney's fee award was also affirmed as it was not premature and was appropriate for a permanent total disability finding.
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