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The WCAB granted reconsideration and increased applicant's permanent disability rating from 50% to 56%, with indemnity payments commencing November 12, 2007. The Board affirmed the application of the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule based on defendant's failure to provide required notice after a hiatus in temporary disability payments. Additionally, the Board admitted applicant's medical reports into evidence and affirmed the WCJ's amended award.
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The WCAB granted reconsideration and increased applicant's permanent disability rating from 50% to 56%, with indemnity payments commencing November 12, 2007. The Board affirmed the application of the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule based on defendant's failure to provide required notice after a hiatus in temporary disability payments. Additionally, the Board admitted applicant's medical reports into evidence and affirmed the WCJ's amended award.
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