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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's finding of total permanent disability for applicant's 1981 industrial injury. The Board upheld most of the original award, including compensation for household services, medical care costs, and a significant penalty for unreasonable delays in payments. However, the Board reversed two specific sanctions previously imposed against the defendant for bad faith related to the format of nurse's notes and caregiver staff meetings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's finding of total permanent disability for applicant's 1981 industrial injury. The Board upheld most of the original award, including compensation for household services, medical care costs, and a significant penalty for unreasonable delays in payments. However, the Board reversed two specific sanctions previously imposed against the defendant for bad faith related to the format of nurse's notes and caregiver staff meetings.
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