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Applicant Stephen Goodwin petitioned for reconsideration of a prior award finding 78% permanent disability for an admitted industrial injury. The applicant argued for a 15% increase in permanent disability indemnity under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) due to the employer failing to offer work within 60 days of the permanent and stationary date. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow further development of the record regarding the section 4658(d) issue and the employer's size, deferring the final determination of the 15% adjustment and related attorney fees. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.
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Applicant Stephen Goodwin petitioned for reconsideration of a prior award finding 78% permanent disability for an admitted industrial injury. The applicant argued for a 15% increase in permanent disability indemnity under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) due to the employer failing to offer work within 60 days of the permanent and stationary date. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow further development of the record regarding the section 4658(d) issue and the employer's size, deferring the final determination of the 15% adjustment and related attorney fees. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.
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