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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration of a finding of 52% permanent disability. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the employer failed to rebut the unimpeached medical opinion of Dr. Broukhim regarding the applicant's lumbar spine and right wrist disability. Furthermore, the employer bore the burden of proof for apportionment, which they failed to establish through evidence or cross-examination.
ROSA ALVAREZ vs. BLU WOLF INC./MEGA MAIDS, WAUSAU INSURANCE 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration of a finding of 52% permanent disability. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the employer failed to rebut the unimpeached medical opinion of Dr. Broukhim regarding the applicant's lumbar spine and right wrist disability. Furthermore, the employer bore the burden of proof for apportionment, which they failed to establish through evidence or cross-examination.
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