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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant argued the judge erred by combining work restrictions for the left knee and subjective pain for the right knee. The Board found the rating justified, noting the Agreed Medical Examiner stated the applicant was more disabled due to right knee pain. The Board concluded the rater's testimony supported the combined rating without improper addition of disability percentages.
MAURICE EDWARDS vs. CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant argued the judge erred by combining work restrictions for the left knee and subjective pain for the right knee. The Board found the rating justified, noting the Agreed Medical Examiner stated the applicant was more disabled due to right knee pain. The Board concluded the rater's testimony supported the combined rating without improper addition of disability percentages.
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