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This case involved a dispute over the applicant's permanent disability rating, which the WCJ set at 60% based on a vocational expert's diminished future earning capacity opinion, deviating from the standard 2005 Schedule. The defendant appealed, arguing the expert's opinion lacked substantial evidence and that permanent disability cannot solely be based on diminished earning capacity. Ultimately, the Appeals Board rescinded the original award and remanded the case to consider a proposed compromise and release agreement due to potential future medical needs and Medicare/Social Security liability concerns.
RENITA GUNDERSON vs. WEST CONTRA COSTA HEALTH CARE, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involved a dispute over the applicant's permanent disability rating, which the WCJ set at 60% based on a vocational expert's diminished future earning capacity opinion, deviating from the standard 2005 Schedule. The defendant appealed, arguing the expert's opinion lacked substantial evidence and that permanent disability cannot solely be based on diminished earning capacity. Ultimately, the Appeals Board rescinded the original award and remanded the case to consider a proposed compromise and release agreement due to potential future medical needs and Medicare/Social Security liability concerns.
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