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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a finding of $67%$ permanent disability. The applicant argued for $100%$ permanent disability and for full reimbursement of vocational expert costs, including reviewing surveillance videos. The majority agreed with the WCJ that the expert's review of videos was not reasonable or necessary, while a dissenting commissioner would have allowed these costs. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning in denying the petition.
Ruth Sievers vs. Central Coast Orthopedics, Compwest Insurance Company is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a finding of $67%$ permanent disability. The applicant argued for $100%$ permanent disability and for full reimbursement of vocational expert costs, including reviewing surveillance videos. The majority agreed with the WCJ that the expert's review of videos was not reasonable or necessary, while a dissenting commissioner would have allowed these costs. The Board adopted the WCJ's report and reasoning in denying the petition.
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