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This case concerns the denial of the County of Riverside's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The administrative law judge found the applicant sustained an industrial injury causing 14% permanent disability and requiring further treatment, with no apportionment. The defendant argued the judge should have relied on a PQME's opinion for 50% apportionment or that the record needed further development. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the PQME's apportionment opinion lacked substantial evidence as it improperly apportioned to risk factors rather than pathology and failed to apply the correct legal standard of medical probability.
RAYMOND RICKEN vs. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE is a workers' compensation case decided in Riverside. 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 Riverside.
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This case concerns the denial of the County of Riverside's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The administrative law judge found the applicant sustained an industrial injury causing 14% permanent disability and requiring further treatment, with no apportionment. The defendant argued the judge should have relied on a PQME's opinion for 50% apportionment or that the record needed further development. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the PQME's apportionment opinion lacked substantial evidence as it improperly apportioned to risk factors rather than pathology and failed to apply the correct legal standard of medical probability.
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