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This case concerns a police officer awarded 90% permanent disability for lung cancer and squamous cell carcinoma. The defendant employer sought to reduce this award by applying a prior 1996 award for hypertension and headaches under Labor Code § 4664(c)(1)(G), arguing they were the same body region. However, the Board denied reconsideration, finding the defendant failed to adequately prove the amount of prior permanent disability for the same body region. The record was insufficient to establish what prior award would reduce the current award.
JAY VARGA vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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This case concerns a police officer awarded 90% permanent disability for lung cancer and squamous cell carcinoma. The defendant employer sought to reduce this award by applying a prior 1996 award for hypertension and headaches under Labor Code § 4664(c)(1)(G), arguing they were the same body region. However, the Board denied reconsideration, finding the defendant failed to adequately prove the amount of prior permanent disability for the same body region. The record was insufficient to establish what prior award would reduce the current award.
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