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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an award for an applicant's lumbar spine, internal systems, psyche, and teeth injury. The defendant argued the administrative law judge erred by not granting a credit for overpaid temporary disability benefits against permanent disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding discretion to allow such a credit under Labor Code section 4909. While upholding the original award, the Board amended it to allow a partial credit of $230 per week against permanent disability for temporary disability payments made after a specific date.
TIMOTHY C. HOPCROFT vs. RAY'S AUTO PARTS, CIGA for CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE in liquidation, administered by TRISTAR is a workers' compensation case decided in Salinas. 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 Salinas.
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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an award for an applicant's lumbar spine, internal systems, psyche, and teeth injury. The defendant argued the administrative law judge erred by not granting a credit for overpaid temporary disability benefits against permanent disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding discretion to allow such a credit under Labor Code section 4909. While upholding the original award, the Board amended it to allow a partial credit of $230 per week against permanent disability for temporary disability payments made after a specific date.
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