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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Shaundonna Kelso's Petition for Reconsideration against County of Fresno and Acclamation Sacramento. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision, finding that the Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) Dr. Peter Mandell's opinions on the permanent and stationary (P&S) date and apportionment were inconsistent, ambiguous, and speculative, therefore not constituting substantial medical evidence. The WCAB concluded that the applicant's P&S date was July 17, 2020, and the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment, affirming an un-apportioned award of 54% permanent disability.
SHAUNDONNA KELSO vs. COUNTY OF FRESNO, ACCLAMATION SACRAMENTO is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Shaundonna Kelso's Petition for Reconsideration against County of Fresno and Acclamation Sacramento. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision, finding that the Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) Dr. Peter Mandell's opinions on the permanent and stationary (P&S) date and apportionment were inconsistent, ambiguous, and speculative, therefore not constituting substantial medical evidence. The WCAB concluded that the applicant's P&S date was July 17, 2020, and the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment, affirming an un-apportioned award of 54% permanent disability.
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