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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's award finding applicant suffered new and further permanent disability and was 100% disabled. Defendant contended the WCJ erred by failing to apportion to a prior disability award and by awarding lifetime permanent total disability indemnity at a temporary disability rate. The Board rescinded the award, finding the WCJ incorrectly analyzed apportionment under SB 899, and remanded for further proceedings on permanent disability and apportionment.
SHIRLEY RIVADENEYRA vs. CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTIS CLAIMS, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's award finding applicant suffered new and further permanent disability and was 100% disabled. Defendant contended the WCJ erred by failing to apportion to a prior disability award and by awarding lifetime permanent total disability indemnity at a temporary disability rate. The Board rescinded the award, finding the WCJ incorrectly analyzed apportionment under SB 899, and remanded for further proceedings on permanent disability and apportionment.
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