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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The original decision awarded the applicant permanent disability for rib and lumbar spine injuries, with no apportionment to non-industrial causes. The defendant argued the administrative law judge erred in the whole person impairment rating for the rib injury and in rejecting apportionment. The WCAB denied the petition, agreeing with the judge that the medical opinions presented for apportionment lacked substantial evidence, as they failed to provide adequate reasoning for their conclusions.
ANA SANCHEZ vs. BIG LOTS STORES, ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, Administered By SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Bernardino. 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 Bernardino.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The original decision awarded the applicant permanent disability for rib and lumbar spine injuries, with no apportionment to non-industrial causes. The defendant argued the administrative law judge erred in the whole person impairment rating for the rib injury and in rejecting apportionment. The WCAB denied the petition, agreeing with the judge that the medical opinions presented for apportionment lacked substantial evidence, as they failed to provide adequate reasoning for their conclusions.
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