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This case involves an applicant highway patrol officer who sustained industrial injuries to her back. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address apportionment of permanent disability. The Board reversed the trial judge's finding of no apportionment, finding that a prior 20% award for a previous injury must be applied under Labor Code section 4664(b). Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability award was reduced from 100% to 80%, with further proceedings deferred to determine attorney's fees and the precise indemnity award.
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This case involves an applicant highway patrol officer who sustained industrial injuries to her back. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address apportionment of permanent disability. The Board reversed the trial judge's finding of no apportionment, finding that a prior 20% award for a previous injury must be applied under Labor Code section 4664(b). Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability award was reduced from 100% to 80%, with further proceedings deferred to determine attorney's fees and the precise indemnity award.
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