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This case involves an appeal by the Los Angeles Unified School District challenging a prior award of 39% permanent disability. The Board granted reconsideration, finding that the correct occupational group number is 211 and that 10% apportionment to non-industrial causes is appropriate for the lumbar spine injury. Additionally, the Board ruled that sleep disorder is not separately ratable and returned the matter for the WCJ to re-rate permanent disability based on these findings.
LEOPOLDINA INSUASTI vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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This case involves an appeal by the Los Angeles Unified School District challenging a prior award of 39% permanent disability. The Board granted reconsideration, finding that the correct occupational group number is 211 and that 10% apportionment to non-industrial causes is appropriate for the lumbar spine injury. Additionally, the Board ruled that sleep disorder is not separately ratable and returned the matter for the WCJ to re-rate permanent disability based on these findings.
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