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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a $78,000 commutation award due to defendant's claim of calculation errors. The defendant argued the award improperly double-counted a $51,000 payment previously made for applicant's living expenses. The Board agreed that the Disability Evaluation Unit's report may have been based on incomplete information regarding payments made. Therefore, the May 12, 2014 Commutation Award was rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings to ensure accurate calculation of the applicant's permanent disability balance.
MIKE ANDERSON vs. BALTIMORE RAVENS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a $78,000 commutation award due to defendant's claim of calculation errors. The defendant argued the award improperly double-counted a $51,000 payment previously made for applicant's living expenses. The Board agreed that the Disability Evaluation Unit's report may have been based on incomplete information regarding payments made. Therefore, the May 12, 2014 Commutation Award was rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings to ensure accurate calculation of the applicant's permanent disability balance.
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