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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award because the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) failed to follow previous instructions. The core issue is determining which permanent disability rating schedule applies to an injury sustained between 1982 and 1985. The WCJ incorrectly applied the 2005 Schedule and failed to allow parties a hearing on the applicability of the 1978 Schedule, which the applicant argues is appropriate. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings, including development of the record and a hearing, to address the proper schedule and explain the reasoning for any resulting disability rating.
LEONARD ROBINSON vs. NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS, MURPHY & BEANE 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award because the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) failed to follow previous instructions. The core issue is determining which permanent disability rating schedule applies to an injury sustained between 1982 and 1985. The WCJ incorrectly applied the 2005 Schedule and failed to allow parties a hearing on the applicability of the 1978 Schedule, which the applicant argues is appropriate. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings, including development of the record and a hearing, to address the proper schedule and explain the reasoning for any resulting disability rating.
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