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Applicant Michael Graham sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that awarded a 24% permanent disability rating for a back injury sustained on October 3, 2008. Graham argued for a higher rating based on medical reports from Dr. Chen and Dr. Roth. The WCAB denied reconsideration, adopting the reasoning of the administrative law judge's report. The Board also addressed a procedural issue regarding the timeliness of its review, finding its decision to be timely due to the date of actual notice of the petition.
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Applicant Michael Graham sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that awarded a 24% permanent disability rating for a back injury sustained on October 3, 2008. Graham argued for a higher rating based on medical reports from Dr. Chen and Dr. Roth. The WCAB denied reconsideration, adopting the reasoning of the administrative law judge's report. The Board also addressed a procedural issue regarding the timeliness of its review, finding its decision to be timely due to the date of actual notice of the petition.
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