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This en banc decision clarifies that a permanent disability rating established by the Schedule is rebuttable, but any evidence to rebut the Whole Person Impairment (WPI) component must be based within the four corners of the AMA Guides.
MARIO ALMARAZ, JOYCE GUZMAN vs. ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, KEENAN & ASSOCIATES is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield & San Jose. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This en banc decision clarifies that a permanent disability rating established by the Schedule is rebuttable, but any evidence to rebut the Whole Person Impairment (WPI) component must be based within the four corners of the AMA Guides.
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