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This case involves a fire captain claiming a cumulative trauma skin cancer injury. The defendant employer contests the $39%$ permanent disability award, arguing the AMA Guides were misapplied and the rating inequitably reflects the applicant's functional ability. The employer also challenges the WCJ's refusal to apportion prior disability and the finding of an insidious disease for ongoing jurisdiction. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow the defendant to argue the AMA Guides rating is an inaccurate measure of disability under Almaraz/Guzman. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, with the WCJ to address the apportionment and insidious disease issues in a new decision.
MICHAEL B. BERTHIAUME vs. CITY OF CHULA VISTA 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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This case involves a fire captain claiming a cumulative trauma skin cancer injury. The defendant employer contests the $39%$ permanent disability award, arguing the AMA Guides were misapplied and the rating inequitably reflects the applicant's functional ability. The employer also challenges the WCJ's refusal to apportion prior disability and the finding of an "insidious disease" for ongoing jurisdiction. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow the defendant to argue the AMA Guides rating is an inaccurate measure of disability under Almaraz/Guzman. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, with the WCJ to address the apportionment and insidious disease issues in a new decision.
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