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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings. The applicant sought reconsideration of a finding of 3% permanent disability for a cumulative left ankle injury, contending she was entitled to an unapportioned award. The WCAB found the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) apportionment opinion lacked substantial evidence due to insufficient reasoning and failure to address rating schedule differences. The case was returned to the WCJ to develop the record, specifically directing the AME to provide a supplemental report on apportionment considering the differing rating schedules of prior and current injuries.
BRENDA RICHARD vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina del Rey. 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 Marina del Rey.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings. The applicant sought reconsideration of a finding of 3% permanent disability for a cumulative left ankle injury, contending she was entitled to an unapportioned award. The WCAB found the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) apportionment opinion lacked substantial evidence due to insufficient reasoning and failure to address rating schedule differences. The case was returned to the WCJ to develop the record, specifically directing the AME to provide a supplemental report on apportionment considering the differing rating schedules of prior and current injuries.
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