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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, amending a prior award. The amendment corrected a mathematical error in calculating permanent disability, increasing it from 8% to 11% for lumbar spine and right knee injuries. Additionally, the award was adjusted to reflect increased attorney's fees and a minor spelling correction. The Board affirmed the original finding that the applicant did not sustain injury to other body parts.
MEKDESE ABEGE vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By SEDGWICK KAISER LEXINGTON is a workers' compensation case decided in San Diego. 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 Diego.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, amending a prior award. The amendment corrected a mathematical error in calculating permanent disability, increasing it from 8% to 11% for lumbar spine and right knee injuries. Additionally, the award was adjusted to reflect increased attorney's fees and a minor spelling correction. The Board affirmed the original finding that the applicant did not sustain injury to other body parts.
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