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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's decision to allow the defendant credit for $19,000.00 recovered by the applicant in a third-party civil settlement. The Board found the settlement agreement stipulated the defendant's credit was limited to $19,000.00, and that the defendant was adequately reimbursed for permanent disability advances through the settlement of its lien. Therefore, the defendant is not entitled to further credit beyond the agreed-upon $19,000.00.
Michelle LaCentra vs. CAL STATE HAYWARD, OCTAGON RISK SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's decision to allow the defendant credit for $19,000.00 recovered by the applicant in a third-party civil settlement. The Board found the settlement agreement stipulated the defendant's credit was limited to $19,000.00, and that the defendant was adequately reimbursed for permanent disability advances through the settlement of its lien. Therefore, the defendant is not entitled to further credit beyond the agreed-upon $19,000.00.
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