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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the initial award, primarily addressing the defendant's contentions regarding the applicant's average weekly wage and credit for temporary disability payments. The Board agreed with the WCJ's recommendation to amend the award to include credit for temporary disability payments already made. Additionally, the Board corrected a clerical error concerning the permanent disability indemnity, incorporating credit for past payments and an attorney's fee. The award was otherwise affirmed, confirming the applicant's admitted industrial injury and $100%$ permanent total disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the initial award, primarily addressing the defendant's contentions regarding the applicant's average weekly wage and credit for temporary disability payments. The Board agreed with the WCJ's recommendation to amend the award to include credit for temporary disability payments already made. Additionally, the Board corrected a clerical error concerning the permanent disability indemnity, incorporating credit for past payments and an attorney's fee. The award was otherwise affirmed, confirming the applicant's admitted industrial injury and $100%$ permanent total disability.
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