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The Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an Amended Findings and Award, affirming the judge's decision. The Board rejected a request to increase the applicant's attorney's fee due to untimeliness and failure to provide required notice to the applicant. The defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied because they failed to meet their burden to rebut the DEU's use of a 4.6% COLA for calculating permanent disability and attorney fees, as it's a reasonable methodology based on a 50-year average.
ESTELA LUIS vs. COMMUNITY BRIDGES, 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 Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an Amended Findings and Award, affirming the judge's decision. The Board rejected a request to increase the applicant's attorney's fee due to untimeliness and failure to provide required notice to the applicant. The defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied because they failed to meet their burden to rebut the DEU's use of a 4.6% COLA for calculating permanent disability and attorney fees, as it's a reasonable methodology based on a 50-year average.
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