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This case concerns an applicant's entitlement to vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance (VRMA) and penalties for the defendant's unreasonable delay in providing benefits. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's findings on VRMA and delayed VR benefits. However, the Board deferred the issue of the Labor Code § 5814 penalty, remanding it for a proper explanation and analysis of factors required by precedent. This ensures the WCJ correctly applies the law regarding penalty calculations and amounts.
Jack Schafer vs. BOB FRINK MANAGEMENT, INC., 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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This case concerns an applicant's entitlement to vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance (VRMA) and penalties for the defendant's unreasonable delay in providing benefits. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's findings on VRMA and delayed VR benefits. However, the Board deferred the issue of the Labor Code § 5814 penalty, remanding it for a proper explanation and analysis of factors required by precedent. This ensures the WCJ correctly applies the law regarding penalty calculations and amounts.
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