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This case concerns the apportionment of permanent disability for Ted Parker, a deputy sheriff injured in 2008. The County of Kern sought reconsideration of a $50%$ permanent disability award, arguing the judge failed to properly apportion to a prior $20%$ award for a 2006 injury. The Board granted reconsideration, agreeing that the initial calculation was incorrect. The WCJ's amended decision correctly apportions the prior disability, resulting in a revised award of $43%$ permanent disability.
Ted Parker vs. COUNTY OF KERN is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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This case concerns the apportionment of permanent disability for Ted Parker, a deputy sheriff injured in 2008. The County of Kern sought reconsideration of a $50%$ permanent disability award, arguing the judge failed to properly apportion to a prior $20%$ award for a 2006 injury. The Board granted reconsideration, agreeing that the initial calculation was incorrect. The WCJ's amended decision correctly apportions the prior disability, resulting in a revised award of $43%$ permanent disability.
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