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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered an applicant's petition after an initial award. The Board amended the original Findings and Award to defer a decision on the applicant's claimed left hip injury due to insufficient grounds presented by the WCJ. The WCAB increased the applicant's permanent disability rating to 18% and found no legal basis for apportionment. This decision was based on a review of conflicting medical reports and the WCJ's failure to adequately support the original findings.
Juan Cortez vs. Cortez Construction, State Compensation Insurance Fund is a workers' compensation case decided in Oxnard. 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 Oxnard.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered an applicant's petition after an initial award. The Board amended the original Findings and Award to defer a decision on the applicant's claimed left hip injury due to insufficient grounds presented by the WCJ. The WCAB increased the applicant's permanent disability rating to 18% and found no legal basis for apportionment. This decision was based on a review of conflicting medical reports and the WCJ's failure to adequately support the original findings.
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