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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision that awarded the applicant 2% permanent disability for a knee injury. The applicant argued the rating was inaccurate based on the AMA Guides and sought recalculation under Almaraz/Guzman. The Board found the permanent disability issue was properly raised and that the medical record needed further development. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level to re-evaluate permanent disability consistent with the Almaraz/Guzman ruling.
MILTON JEOVANY LOPEZ vs. LAZAR TRUCK LINES, NOVAPRO RISK SOLUTIONS FOR CTSA 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 granted reconsideration of a decision that awarded the applicant 2% permanent disability for a knee injury. The applicant argued the rating was inaccurate based on the AMA Guides and sought recalculation under Almaraz/Guzman. The Board found the permanent disability issue was properly raised and that the medical record needed further development. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level to re-evaluate permanent disability consistent with the Almaraz/Guzman ruling.
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