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This case concerns applicant's claim for new and further permanent disability following a prior stipulated award for heart injury. The Appeals Board found that evidence obtained after the mandatory settlement conference was improperly admitted, as there was no good cause to reopen discovery. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior award and determined the applicant's injury caused 81% permanent disability based on the admissible evidence. This adjustment included new impairments in the respiratory system and erectile dysfunction, as well as the previously stipulated cardiac conditions.
, RAMON ZAMORA vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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This case concerns applicant's claim for new and further permanent disability following a prior stipulated award for heart injury. The Appeals Board found that evidence obtained after the mandatory settlement conference was improperly admitted, as there was no good cause to reopen discovery. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior award and determined the applicant's injury caused 81% permanent disability based on the admissible evidence. This adjustment included new impairments in the respiratory system and erectile dysfunction, as well as the previously stipulated cardiac conditions.
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