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This case involves Anita Baker's workers' compensation claim against Southern California Permanente Medical Group. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the judge's decision. The primary dispute centered on the calculation of diminished future earning capacity, with the applicant arguing for a calculation based on actual lost earnings and the defendant relying on statutory guidelines and expert testimony. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found in favor of the applicant regarding the calculation of permanent disability, incorporating aspects of both expert opinions and considering the applicant's specific circumstances.
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This case involves Anita Baker's workers' compensation claim against Southern California Permanente Medical Group. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the judge's decision. The primary dispute centered on the calculation of diminished future earning capacity, with the applicant arguing for a calculation based on actual lost earnings and the defendant relying on statutory guidelines and expert testimony. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found in favor of the applicant regarding the calculation of permanent disability, incorporating aspects of both expert opinions and considering the applicant's specific circumstances.
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