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Defendants seek reconsideration of a WCJ's award finding 71% permanent disability for applicant Octavio Lemus, arguing the judge erred by not apportioning disability and by failing to address non-industrial factors identified by a QME. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, agreeing the record on apportionment was undeveloped and that the EDD lien and other defendant contentions require further consideration. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all raised issues, including apportionment.
OCTAVIO LEMUS vs. HASA, INC.; COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INSURANCE COMPANY; administered by AIG PROPERTY CASUALTY; INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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Defendants seek reconsideration of a WCJ's award finding 71% permanent disability for applicant Octavio Lemus, arguing the judge erred by not apportioning disability and by failing to address non-industrial factors identified by a QME. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, agreeing the record on apportionment was undeveloped and that the EDD lien and other defendant contentions require further consideration. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision addressing all raised issues, including apportionment.
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