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This case involves an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board award. The applicant argued the arbitrator failed to address issues regarding supplemental medical reports and permanent disability calculations, and sought a higher penalty for delayed payments. The Board granted reconsideration, amended the award to increase the penalty for delayed permanent disability payments to 25%, and otherwise affirmed the original decision. The Board clarified that the arbitrator had addressed all raised issues and considered all admitted evidence.
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This case involves an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board award. The applicant argued the arbitrator failed to address issues regarding supplemental medical reports and permanent disability calculations, and sought a higher penalty for delayed payments. The Board granted reconsideration, amended the award to increase the penalty for delayed permanent disability payments to 25%, and otherwise affirmed the original decision. The Board clarified that the arbitrator had addressed all raised issues and considered all admitted evidence.
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