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This case involves an applicant who sustained admitted industrial injuries to his low back and auditory system. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the previous award, finding the record insufficient regarding the applicant's diminished future earning capacity (DFEC) and its impact on the permanent disability rating. The matter is remanded for further development of the record to clarify how the DFEC modifier in the rating schedule reflects actual earning capacity loss and to reconsider litigation costs for a vocational expert.
MANUEL MARTINS vs. CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE 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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This case involves an applicant who sustained admitted industrial injuries to his low back and auditory system. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the previous award, finding the record insufficient regarding the applicant's diminished future earning capacity (DFEC) and its impact on the permanent disability rating. The matter is remanded for further development of the record to clarify how the DFEC modifier in the rating schedule reflects actual earning capacity loss and to reconsider litigation costs for a vocational expert.
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