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This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a back injury where the defendant seeks reconsideration of the permanent disability rating. The core issue is whether to apportion a portion of the disability to the applicant's pre-existing pathological condition, despite the evaluating physician's potentially contradictory opinion. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the matter for a new rating consistent with apportionment principles established in recent case law.
Luis M. Mariscal vs. Blakeley Construction, 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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This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a back injury where the defendant seeks reconsideration of the permanent disability rating. The core issue is whether to apportion a portion of the disability to the applicant's pre-existing pathological condition, despite the evaluating physician's potentially contradictory opinion. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and returned the matter for a new rating consistent with apportionment principles established in recent case law.
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