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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 6% permanent disability for a lumbar spine injury. Applicant's counsel argued for 12% based on a stipulation classifying the applicant as a furniture mover (OGN 560), but the WCAB found the applicant's deposition testimony contradicted this, indicating an indoor salesperson role (OGN 212). The Board also issued a notice of intention to sanction applicant's attorney and law firm $400 for filing a petition with demonstrably false statements regarding trial necessity and misrepresented facts about the record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 6% permanent disability for a lumbar spine injury. Applicant's counsel argued for 12% based on a stipulation classifying the applicant as a furniture mover (OGN 560), but the WCAB found the applicant's deposition testimony contradicted this, indicating an indoor salesperson role (OGN 212). The Board also issued a notice of intention to sanction applicant's attorney and law firm $400 for filing a petition with demonstrably false statements regarding trial necessity and misrepresented facts about the record.
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