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This case concerns the denial of a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendant, the State of California Highway Patrol. The applicant, Terry A. Wirth, suffered a continuous trauma injury (prostate cancer) leading to urinary and erectile dysfunction. The Appeals Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report, finding that the date of injury was in 2008, determining the applicable permanent disability compensation rate based on that date. The Board also found ample evidence supporting the agreed medical examiner's impairment ratings for the applicant's post-surgical conditions, dismissing the defendant's objections.
TERRY A. WIRTH vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Diego. 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 San Diego.
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This case concerns the denial of a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendant, the State of California Highway Patrol. The applicant, Terry A. Wirth, suffered a continuous trauma injury (prostate cancer) leading to urinary and erectile dysfunction. The Appeals Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report, finding that the date of injury was in 2008, determining the applicable permanent disability compensation rate based on that date. The Board also found ample evidence supporting the agreed medical examiner's impairment ratings for the applicant's post-surgical conditions, dismissing the defendant's objections.
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