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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily arguing the permanent disability rating undervalued his urological condition and the WCJ erred in not crediting vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to award additional attorney fees for temporary disability benefits. While the majority affirmed the WCJ's original findings on permanent disability, a dissenting commissioner argued the urological condition was significantly underestimated and requested a new rating.
JOSE GONZALEZ vs. BURR ROOFING, INC., SCIF INSURED SANTA ANA is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The applicant sought reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, primarily arguing the permanent disability rating undervalued his urological condition and the WCJ erred in not crediting vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to award additional attorney fees for temporary disability benefits. While the majority affirmed the WCJ's original findings on permanent disability, a dissenting commissioner argued the urological condition was significantly underestimated and requested a new rating.
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