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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision affirms a prior award finding applicant sustained injury to his right shoulder, left knee, and low back. The Board found the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment of permanent disability, as the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinions were not substantially supported by evidence and improperly addressed medical treatment rather than permanent disability. The Board also affirmed the finding that occupational group number 481 applied, based on substantial evidence of the applicant's diverse and physically demanding duties. Therefore, the original Findings and Award are affirmed in their entirety.
JOHN BRINER JR. vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON, legally uninsured, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Eureka. 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 Eureka.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision affirms a prior award finding applicant sustained injury to his right shoulder, left knee, and low back. The Board found the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment of permanent disability, as the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinions were not substantially supported by evidence and improperly addressed medical treatment rather than permanent disability. The Board also affirmed the finding that occupational group number 481 applied, based on substantial evidence of the applicant's diverse and physically demanding duties. Therefore, the original Findings and Award are affirmed in their entirety.
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