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The Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding of a 35% permanent disability for the applicant's back and psyche injury. The Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, amending the original award to reflect the correct weekly compensation rate of $264.50, as stipulated by the parties. The employer had contested the permanent disability rating, arguing it was based on an inappropriate medical opinion and should be lower. The applicant's primary contention was the underpayment of weekly permanent disability benefits.
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The Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration, affirming the finding of a 35% permanent disability for the applicant's back and psyche injury. The Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, amending the original award to reflect the correct weekly compensation rate of $264.50, as stipulated by the parties. The employer had contested the permanent disability rating, arguing it was based on an inappropriate medical opinion and should be lower. The applicant's primary contention was the underpayment of weekly permanent disability benefits.
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