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The WCAB granted reconsideration regarding a prior award of $73%$ permanent disability for an applicant's industrial injuries. The Board found the WCJ erred by including a $2%$ rating for sleep apnea, as Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(1) prohibits increases for sleep dysfunction arising from a compensable physical injury. Furthermore, the Board remanded for clarification on the $10%$ right hand and wrist impairment rating, as the agreed medical evaluator may have improperly combined impairment components under the AMA Guides. Jurisdiction was deferred for a re-rating of permanent disability after these issues are resolved.
MOSES CASTILLO vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration regarding a prior award of $73%$ permanent disability for an applicant's industrial injuries. The Board found the WCJ erred by including a $2%$ rating for sleep apnea, as Labor Code section 4660.1(c)(1) prohibits increases for sleep dysfunction arising from a compensable physical injury. Furthermore, the Board remanded for clarification on the $10%$ right hand and wrist impairment rating, as the agreed medical evaluator may have improperly combined impairment components under the AMA Guides. Jurisdiction was deferred for a re-rating of permanent disability after these issues are resolved.
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