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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the award, finding zero permanent disability for the applicant's orthopedic injury to the right hand and wrist. This decision stems from the Board's conclusion that the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) Almaraz/Guzman rating was not substantial evidence, as it lacked sufficient rationale and was contradicted by the applicant's questionable credibility and lack of objective findings. The Board otherwise affirmed the award, including a 13% permanent disability rating for the psyche injury with 20% apportionment to non-industrial causes.
LAURA CALVILLO vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CDCR, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the award, finding zero permanent disability for the applicant's orthopedic injury to the right hand and wrist. This decision stems from the Board's conclusion that the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) Almaraz/Guzman rating was not substantial evidence, as it lacked sufficient rationale and was contradicted by the applicant's questionable credibility and lack of objective findings. The Board otherwise affirmed the award, including a 13% permanent disability rating for the psyche injury with 20% apportionment to non-industrial causes.
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