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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's interpretation of a Compromise and Release agreement. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility determination regarding applicant's counsel's testimony about the agreed-upon credit for permanent disability advances. Consequently, the Board affirmed that any ambiguity in the agreement, drafted by the defendant, is resolved against them, thus limiting the credit to $$10,536.33$.
LUIS ECHEVARRIA vs. FALCON WEST, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's interpretation of a Compromise and Release agreement. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility determination regarding applicant's counsel's testimony about the agreed-upon credit for permanent disability advances. Consequently, the Board affirmed that any ambiguity in the agreement, drafted by the defendant, is resolved against them, thus limiting the credit to $$10,536.33$.
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