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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought credit for permanent disability advances paid for one injury against benefits owed for a separate injury. The Board affirmed its prior decision, declining to exercise its discretion under Labor Code section 4909 to allow such a credit, finding it inequitable. A commissioner dissented, advocating for reconsideration and reinstatement of the administrative law judge's original findings.
BILL DUNEHEW vs. DON KEITH TRANSPORTATION, CENTRAL CARTAGE COMPANY, AARLA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant sought credit for permanent disability advances paid for one injury against benefits owed for a separate injury. The Board affirmed its prior decision, declining to exercise its discretion under Labor Code section 4909 to allow such a credit, finding it inequitable. A commissioner dissented, advocating for reconsideration and reinstatement of the administrative law judge's original findings.
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