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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, amending the original award to defer the finding of permanent disability and attorney's fees. The Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original award regarding future medical treatment for internal injuries. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings, including consideration of a sleep study report and development of the record concerning permanent disability. The Board agreed that substantial evidence supported the finding of industrial injury to internal organs and the need for future medical treatment.
OCTAVIO ESPINOZA vs. TORRES FARM LABOR, SEABRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, amending the original award to defer the finding of permanent disability and attorney's fees. The Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original award regarding future medical treatment for internal injuries. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings, including consideration of a sleep study report and development of the record concerning permanent disability. The Board agreed that substantial evidence supported the finding of industrial injury to internal organs and the need for future medical treatment.
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