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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address a dispute over a 15% increase in permanent disability indemnity under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2). The applicant argued this increase was warranted due to the employer's failure to offer modified or alternative work. However, the Board found the record insufficient to determine if the employer met their obligations under the statute. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level to further develop evidence regarding the offer of alternative or modified work.
RACHELLE MCKEAN-ROMO vs. PLACENTIA LINDA HOSPITAL, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address a dispute over a 15% increase in permanent disability indemnity under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2). The applicant argued this increase was warranted due to the employer's failure to offer modified or alternative work. However, the Board found the record insufficient to determine if the employer met their obligations under the statute. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level to further develop evidence regarding the offer of alternative or modified work.
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