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This case involves an admitted industrial back injury sustained by applicant Joseph Toscano. The defendant seeks reconsideration of the WCJ's award, arguing the judge improperly relied on the primary treating physician's report over the PQME's and erred in awarding a 15% permanent disability increase due to alleged termination for cause. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the original award except for deferring the issue of the section 4658(d) increase. This deferral is necessary pending resolution of a potential Labor Code section 132a claim regarding whether applicant was terminated in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim, which would impact eligibility for the increase.
Joseph Toscano vs. Westlake Health Center, Seabright Insurance Company is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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This case involves an admitted industrial back injury sustained by applicant Joseph Toscano. The defendant seeks reconsideration of the WCJ's award, arguing the judge improperly relied on the primary treating physician's report over the PQME's and erred in awarding a 15% permanent disability increase due to alleged termination for cause. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the original award except for deferring the issue of the section 4658(d) increase. This deferral is necessary pending resolution of a potential Labor Code section 132a claim regarding whether applicant was terminated in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim, which would impact eligibility for the increase.
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