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This case involves Mario Calderon, who sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board award for a cumulative trauma injury. Calderon argued for 100% permanent disability, claiming medication dependence prevented him from competing in the labor market, and cited vocational evidence for total disability. The Board affirmed the original award of 43% permanent disability, relying on the WCJ's report and clarifying that permanent total disability findings must follow Labor Code section 4660 and AMA Guides, not Labor Code section 4662(b). Consequently, Calderon's petition for reconsideration was denied.
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This case involves Mario Calderon, who sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board award for a cumulative trauma injury. Calderon argued for 100% permanent disability, claiming medication dependence prevented him from competing in the labor market, and cited vocational evidence for total disability. The Board affirmed the original award of 43% permanent disability, relying on the WCJ's report and clarifying that permanent total disability findings must follow Labor Code section 4660 and AMA Guides, not Labor Code section 4662(b). Consequently, Calderon's petition for reconsideration was denied.
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