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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration by Fresno Unified School District regarding a workers' compensation award for Roberto Barajas. The District challenged the permanent disability rating, arguing the Agreed Medical Examiner improperly included grip strength loss alongside range of motion limitations, contrary to AMA Guides guidelines. Additionally, the District contested a 10% penalty for delayed permanent disability advances and sought a reduction in benefits based on an offer of regular work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's findings on the permanent disability rating by finding the AME appropriately applied Almaraz/Guzman II principles for calculating impairment. The Board also upheld the penalty for delayed advances and rejected the District's claim regarding work offer reductions.
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This case concerns a petition for reconsideration by Fresno Unified School District regarding a workers' compensation award for Roberto Barajas. The District challenged the permanent disability rating, arguing the Agreed Medical Examiner improperly included grip strength loss alongside range of motion limitations, contrary to AMA Guides guidelines. Additionally, the District contested a 10% penalty for delayed permanent disability advances and sought a reduction in benefits based on an offer of regular work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's findings on the permanent disability rating by finding the AME appropriately applied Almaraz/Guzman II principles for calculating impairment. The Board also upheld the penalty for delayed advances and rejected the District's claim regarding work offer reductions.
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