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This case involves applicant Jimmy Horton's Petition for Reconsideration of a prior award concerning an industrial injury to his right shoulder and low back. The initial award found 15% permanent disability, with some apportionment to nonindustrial factors, and set attorney's fees at 15% of indemnity. Applicant sought reconsideration primarily because the dollar amount of permanent disability indemnity was not specified. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award. This action was taken at the request of the WCJ to allow the parties to resolve the amount of permanent disability indemnity and attorney's fees at the trial level.
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This case involves applicant Jimmy Horton's Petition for Reconsideration of a prior award concerning an industrial injury to his right shoulder and low back. The initial award found 15% permanent disability, with some apportionment to nonindustrial factors, and set attorney's fees at 15% of indemnity. Applicant sought reconsideration primarily because the dollar amount of permanent disability indemnity was not specified. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award. This action was taken at the request of the WCJ to allow the parties to resolve the amount of permanent disability indemnity and attorney's fees at the trial level.
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