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This case involves a worker who sustained a low back injury, followed by a stroke, hemorrhage, and paralysis. The defendant school district contested the finding that the stroke was a compensable consequence of the initial injury, arguing the medical evidence was flawed. The Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of a 100% permanent disability award for the applicant. The Board affirmed reliance on physicians not explicitly designated as QMEs, as the applicant had to self-procure treatment due to the defendant's initial denial of liability for the stroke.
JOHN GINN vs. LANCASTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 involves a worker who sustained a low back injury, followed by a stroke, hemorrhage, and paralysis. The defendant school district contested the finding that the stroke was a compensable consequence of the initial injury, arguing the medical evidence was flawed. The Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of a 100% permanent disability award for the applicant. The Board affirmed reliance on physicians not explicitly designated as QMEs, as the applicant had to self-procure treatment due to the defendant's initial denial of liability for the stroke.
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