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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of permanent total disability. The defendant argued the vocational rehabilitation expert's report lacked substantial evidence and failed to apportion the injury. The Board found the vocational expert's opinion that the applicant was not amenable to vocational rehabilitation and had a complete loss of earning capacity was supported by medical evidence. This analysis was unaffected by the Dahl decision, leading to the denial of the petition.
KATHRYN JOHNSON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of permanent total disability. The defendant argued the vocational rehabilitation expert's report lacked substantial evidence and failed to apportion the injury. The Board found the vocational expert's opinion that the applicant was not amenable to vocational rehabilitation and had a complete loss of earning capacity was supported by medical evidence. This analysis was unaffected by the Dahl decision, leading to the denial of the petition.
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