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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision that denied injury to the applicant's left arm and hand, awarding 33% permanent disability. The WCAB affirmed the original decision regarding the injury and disability rating, noting that the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule was deemed valid in prior en banc decisions. However, the WCAB amended the award of costs for applicant's expert witness, increasing reimbursement for report preparation and testimony preparation, while reducing the hourly rate for travel time, resulting in a total award of $1,625.00. Finally, the WCAB corrected a technical heading error in the original decision to accurately reflect the Appeals Board's authority.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision that denied injury to the applicant's left arm and hand, awarding 33% permanent disability. The WCAB affirmed the original decision regarding the injury and disability rating, noting that the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule was deemed valid in prior en banc decisions. However, the WCAB amended the award of costs for applicant's expert witness, increasing reimbursement for report preparation and testimony preparation, while reducing the hourly rate for travel time, resulting in a total award of $1,625.00. Finally, the WCAB corrected a technical heading error in the original decision to accurately reflect the Appeals Board's authority.
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