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The Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding of permanent total disability for the applicant. The applicant sustained admitted industrial injuries including a partial finger amputation, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, and a psychiatric injury. The Board found that the finger amputation constituted a violent act under Labor Code section 4660.1(c), making the applicant's psychiatric impairment compensable. The defendant's arguments regarding stale medical records and insufficient vocational expert analysis were rejected due to lack of proper citation and contradictory evidence in the record.
MARIA LOPEZ vs. GENERAL WAX CO. INC., TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding of permanent total disability for the applicant. The applicant sustained admitted industrial injuries including a partial finger amputation, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, and a psychiatric injury. The Board found that the finger amputation constituted a "violent act" under Labor Code section 4660.1(c), making the applicant's psychiatric impairment compensable. The defendant's arguments regarding stale medical records and insufficient vocational expert analysis were rejected due to lack of proper citation and contradictory evidence in the record.
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