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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case concerns applicant Raymond Lane's permanent disability rating following a myocardial infarction and subsequent psychiatric injury. The Board granted reconsideration, modifying the previous award to reflect a 93.5% permanent disability rating. This adjustment was based on the Board's finding that while cardiac permanent disability is apportionable, psychiatric permanent disability is not to be apportioned to non-industrial factors, aligning with expert medical opinions and statutory requirements. The applicant is awarded a specific weekly payment for a set period, followed by a life pension, with provisions for attorney fees.
RAYMOND LANE vs. CAMPBELL HALL SCHOOL, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for FREMONT COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case concerns applicant Raymond Lane's permanent disability rating following a myocardial infarction and subsequent psychiatric injury. The Board granted reconsideration, modifying the previous award to reflect a 93.5% permanent disability rating. This adjustment was based on the Board's finding that while cardiac permanent disability is apportionable, psychiatric permanent disability is not to be apportioned to non-industrial factors, aligning with expert medical opinions and statutory requirements. The applicant is awarded a specific weekly payment for a set period, followed by a life pension, with provisions for attorney fees.
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