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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that the medical reports relied upon by the trial judge, dated from 2004, were stale and insufficient to support a finding of 27% permanent disability. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case for further proceedings to develop the medical record regarding the applicant's current disability status. This action was taken to ensure due process and a decision based on substantial, current evidence.
THERESA DELGADO vs. MERCED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that the medical reports relied upon by the trial judge, dated from 2004, were stale and insufficient to support a finding of 27% permanent disability. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case for further proceedings to develop the medical record regarding the applicant's current disability status. This action was taken to ensure due process and a decision based on substantial, current evidence.
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