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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings, requiring the administrative law judge to reconsider the applicant's permanent disability in light of the ruling in Benson v. The Permanente Medical Group. This decision emphasizes the need for physicians to provide specific apportionment of disability causation, consistent with Labor Code Sections 4663 and 4664, rather than combining disabilities from distinct injuries.
JOAN STEPP vs. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 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 the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings, requiring the administrative law judge to reconsider the applicant's permanent disability in light of the ruling in Benson v. The Permanente Medical Group. This decision emphasizes the need for physicians to provide specific apportionment of disability causation, consistent with Labor Code Sections 4663 and 4664, rather than combining disabilities from distinct injuries.
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