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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding of injury AOE/COE to the applicant's right shoulder, upper extremity, and neck from a 2012 motor vehicle accident. The Board also upheld a 10% permanent disability rating for bilateral foot injury, finding the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Shah's assessment was proper despite apportionment issues. The defendant failed to provide substantial evidence to rebut the medical findings or the applicant's testimony.
Nicole Fenderson vs. City & County of San Francisco is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding of injury AOE/COE to the applicant's right shoulder, upper extremity, and neck from a 2012 motor vehicle accident. The Board also upheld a 10% permanent disability rating for bilateral foot injury, finding the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Shah's assessment was proper despite apportionment issues. The defendant failed to provide substantial evidence to rebut the medical findings or the applicant's testimony.
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