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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of a cumulative trauma injury for professional soccer player Troy Dayak. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's reasoning that the defendants failed to provide substantial medical evidence to support apportionment of Dayak's current permanent disability to prior specific injuries or cumulative trauma. The judge found the defense medical opinions unreliable due to reliance on non-medical sources and inconsistent opinions, while Dr. Einbund's report was deemed substantial evidence supporting the lack of apportionment. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to an undivided award for his combined permanent disability.
TROY DAYAK vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES, TRAVELERS INSURANCE ET AL. 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 denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of a cumulative trauma injury for professional soccer player Troy Dayak. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's reasoning that the defendants failed to provide substantial medical evidence to support apportionment of Dayak's current permanent disability to prior specific injuries or cumulative trauma. The judge found the defense medical opinions unreliable due to reliance on non-medical sources and inconsistent opinions, while Dr. Einbund's report was deemed substantial evidence supporting the lack of apportionment. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to an undivided award for his combined permanent disability.
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