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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning applicant Magdalena Pacheco de Avila's right hand and wrist injury. The WCAB affirmed the finding of injury AOE/COE and the 8% permanent disability award. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of the employer's entitlement to credit for a $7,349.60 temporary disability overpayment against the permanent disability award. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings on this credit issue, considering equitable principles outlined in Maples.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning applicant Magdalena Pacheco de Avila's right hand and wrist injury. The WCAB affirmed the finding of injury AOE/COE and the 8% permanent disability award. However, the WCAB deferred the issue of the employer's entitlement to credit for a $7,349.60 temporary disability overpayment against the permanent disability award. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings on this credit issue, considering equitable principles outlined in Maples.
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