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This case involves applicant Victor Gonzalez's petition for reconsideration of a WCJ's decision finding industrial injury to his back and left lower extremity, but not his psyche or in the form of stroke. The Board granted reconsideration, finding that the neurological evaluator applied an incorrect legal standard to the stroke claim and that Dr. Silver's deposition testimony was improperly excluded. Consequently, the Board amended the decision to preserve the findings of injury to the back and left lower extremity and denied injury to the psyche, while deferring the stroke and permanent disability issues for further development of the record.
Victor Gonzalez vs. CITY OF TORRANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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This case involves applicant Victor Gonzalez's petition for reconsideration of a WCJ's decision finding industrial injury to his back and left lower extremity, but not his psyche or in the form of stroke. The Board granted reconsideration, finding that the neurological evaluator applied an incorrect legal standard to the stroke claim and that Dr. Silver's deposition testimony was improperly excluded. Consequently, the Board amended the decision to preserve the findings of injury to the back and left lower extremity and denied injury to the psyche, while deferring the stroke and permanent disability issues for further development of the record.
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