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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's finding of 100% permanent disability for the applicant. The Board found substantial evidence supported the total permanent disability rating and the applicant's average weekly earnings. The 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule was correctly applied due to pre-January 1, 2005 medical reporting indicating permanent disability. The Board also affirmed the WCJ's rejection of apportionment to pre-existing conditions, as the applicant had fully recovered and returned to strenuous work.
MICHAEL RISCH vs. AT HOME NURSING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's finding of 100% permanent disability for the applicant. The Board found substantial evidence supported the total permanent disability rating and the applicant's average weekly earnings. The 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule was correctly applied due to pre-January 1, 2005 medical reporting indicating permanent disability. The Board also affirmed the WCJ's rejection of apportionment to pre-existing conditions, as the applicant had fully recovered and returned to strenuous work.
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