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The defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision which found that the applicant sustained a low back injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE), along with specific earnings and indemnity rates, and that a late cancellation fee was incurred unreasonably by applicant's counsel. The defendant contended the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury, arguing the PQME found it an exacerbation of a pre-existing condition, thus not compensable. The Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that medical evidence and uncontradicted testimony supported a finding of aggravation, not mere exacerbation, thereby satisfying the definition of a specific injury under Labor Code section 3208.1 due to the need for medical treatment and resulting disability.
Victor Ruttman vs. CY Property Management, Employers Compensation Insurance Group is a workers' compensation case decided in Redding. 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 Redding.
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The defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision which found that the applicant sustained a low back injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE), along with specific earnings and indemnity rates, and that a late cancellation fee was incurred unreasonably by applicant's counsel. The defendant contended the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury, arguing the PQME found it an exacerbation of a pre-existing condition, thus not compensable. The Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that medical evidence and uncontradicted testimony supported a finding of aggravation, not mere exacerbation, thereby satisfying the definition of a specific injury under Labor Code section 3208.1 due to the need for medical treatment and resulting disability.
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