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This case involves applicant Maria O'Campo's petition for reconsideration of findings regarding industrial injuries to her knee, spine, and upper extremities. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision that applicant sustained industrial injuries but awarding only 2% permanent disability for upper extremity injuries, finding no permanent disability for the knee and spine. The WCJ properly relied on substantial medical evidence, particularly Dr. Mandel's reports, and found Dr. Einbund's report to be unreliable due to an apparent misinterpretation of an MRI. The Appeals Board found no requirement to further develop the record, as applicant failed to request it and the existing evidence supported the WCJ's findings.
MARIA O'CAMPO vs. MICHAEL D. COOPER, D.D.S., INC.; STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY 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 applicant Maria O'Campo's petition for reconsideration of findings regarding industrial injuries to her knee, spine, and upper extremities. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision that applicant sustained industrial injuries but awarding only 2% permanent disability for upper extremity injuries, finding no permanent disability for the knee and spine. The WCJ properly relied on substantial medical evidence, particularly Dr. Mandel's reports, and found Dr. Einbund's report to be unreliable due to an apparent misinterpretation of an MRI. The Appeals Board found no requirement to further develop the record, as applicant failed to request it and the existing evidence supported the WCJ's findings.
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