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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision that awarded 16% permanent disability based on the 2005 rating schedule and applied a 20% apportionment to the applicant's shoulder injury. The applicant argued for the applicability of the 1997 rating schedule and challenged the substantiality of the defense Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinions on permanent disability and apportionment. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ, who will determine the applicable rating schedule and issue a simplified award.
LUIS CERVANTES vs. IRVINE MARRIOTT, MARRIOTT CLAIMS SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision that awarded 16% permanent disability based on the 2005 rating schedule and applied a 20% apportionment to the applicant's shoulder injury. The applicant argued for the applicability of the 1997 rating schedule and challenged the substantiality of the defense Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinions on permanent disability and apportionment. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ, who will determine the applicable rating schedule and issue a simplified award.
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