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This case concerns a worker's compensation claim for back and psyche injuries sustained on March 6, 2001. The defendant, State Compensation Insurance Fund, sought to withdraw its stipulation of injury to the psyche, arguing the applicant hadn't been employed for the required six months. The Board affirmed the original award, holding that a stipulation, once made, cannot be withdrawn without good cause, which was not shown here. The Board also upheld the WCJ's decision regarding apportionment of disability and the correct permanent disability rating schedule to be used.
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This case concerns a worker's compensation claim for back and psyche injuries sustained on March 6, 2001. The defendant, State Compensation Insurance Fund, sought to withdraw its stipulation of injury to the psyche, arguing the applicant hadn't been employed for the required six months. The Board affirmed the original award, holding that a stipulation, once made, cannot be withdrawn without good cause, which was not shown here. The Board also upheld the WCJ's decision regarding apportionment of disability and the correct permanent disability rating schedule to be used.
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