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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the record regarding the applicant's 100% permanent total disability finding. While the heart trouble presumption for correctional officers was correctly applied, the medical evidence did not sufficiently establish incurable mental incapacity as required by Labor Code section 4662(d) for a conclusive presumption of total disability. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case to the trial level for supplemental medical reporting on the applicant's mental capacity and consideration of formal rating instructions to ensure substantial justice.
OSCAR CARTER vs. COUNTY OF FRESNO is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the record regarding the applicant's 100% permanent total disability finding. While the heart trouble presumption for correctional officers was correctly applied, the medical evidence did not sufficiently establish "incurable mental incapacity" as required by Labor Code section 4662(d) for a conclusive presumption of total disability. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case to the trial level for supplemental medical reporting on the applicant's mental capacity and consideration of formal rating instructions to ensure substantial justice.
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