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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address issues with the initial permanent disability rating. The Board found the WCJ's reliance on unsubstantiated DEU ratings and the vocational expert's opinion flawed, particularly regarding apportionment and impermissible medical conclusions. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify permanent disability and apportionment, accounting for the Agreed Medical Examiners' findings. The award for the 2003 left hand injury and the finding of no additional permanent disability for the 2007 right knee injury were not disturbed.
JUVENTINO MACIAS vs. AWARD CONSTRUCTION AND ROOFING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address issues with the initial permanent disability rating. The Board found the WCJ's reliance on unsubstantiated DEU ratings and the vocational expert's opinion flawed, particularly regarding apportionment and impermissible medical conclusions. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify permanent disability and apportionment, accounting for the Agreed Medical Examiners' findings. The award for the 2003 left hand injury and the finding of no additional permanent disability for the 2007 right knee injury were not disturbed.
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