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This case concerns the correct permanent disability rating schedule to apply for an injury occurring before January 1, 2005. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to use the 1997 PDRS, finding an exception applied due to prior medical reporting indicating permanent disability. However, the Board amended the permanent disability indemnity award and attorney's fee amount based on the WCJ's correction of a mathematical error. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings reflecting this corrected award.
LAURA LINDQUIST vs. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE; CORVEL CORPORATION is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This case concerns the correct permanent disability rating schedule to apply for an injury occurring before January 1, 2005. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to use the 1997 PDRS, finding an exception applied due to prior medical reporting indicating permanent disability. However, the Board amended the permanent disability indemnity award and attorney's fee amount based on the WCJ's correction of a mathematical error. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings reflecting this corrected award.
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