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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant feasible for employment, despite his latex allergy. The Board found no evidence that the applicant was unable to work in environments containing latex, citing his ability to drive long distances and complete vocational rehabilitation classes. The decision also noted that the applicant had not presented evidence to justify using the 1997 permanent disability rating schedule and that newly discovered evidence was not properly submitted.
PERTTI KAKSONEN vs. U.C. BERKELEY, SEDGEWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant feasible for employment, despite his latex allergy. The Board found no evidence that the applicant was unable to work in environments containing latex, citing his ability to drive long distances and complete vocational rehabilitation classes. The decision also noted that the applicant had not presented evidence to justify using the 1997 permanent disability rating schedule and that newly discovered evidence was not properly submitted.
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