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This case involves a bus driver, Anita Morris, awarded 53% permanent disability for an industrial injury. The employer, AC Transit, petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the applicant did not properly rebut the diminished future earning capacity component of the award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the prior award. This action was taken to allow parties to address the impact of a recent appellate court decision, Contra Costa County v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Dahl), on the case's disputed issues. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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This case involves a bus driver, Anita Morris, awarded 53% permanent disability for an industrial injury. The employer, AC Transit, petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the applicant did not properly rebut the diminished future earning capacity component of the award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the prior award. This action was taken to allow parties to address the impact of a recent appellate court decision, Contra Costa County v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Dahl), on the case's disputed issues. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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