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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision affirms a $100%$ permanent disability rating for the applicant, Janet Makert, resulting from a March 15, 2004, injury. The Board amends the award to ensure permanent total disability indemnity payments commence retroactively from March 18, 2006, with credit for prior payments. Crucially, the applicant passed away during the reconsideration process, and the matter is returned to the WCJ to address the appointment of a personal representative before further proceedings. The issue of attorney fees is also deferred.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision affirms a $100%$ permanent disability rating for the applicant, Janet Makert, resulting from a March 15, 2004, injury. The Board amends the award to ensure permanent total disability indemnity payments commence retroactively from March 18, 2006, with credit for prior payments. Crucially, the applicant passed away during the reconsideration process, and the matter is returned to the WCJ to address the appointment of a personal representative before further proceedings. The issue of attorney fees is also deferred.
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