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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.
MICHAEL GRAHAM vs. PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 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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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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