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In this workers' compensation case, the Board affirmed the trial judge's finding of permanent total disability for applicant Karen Swanson due to a February 17, 2004 industrial injury. The defendant school district sought reconsideration, contesting the total disability finding and arguing for apportionment. Crucially, both the applicant's and the defendant's vocational experts independently concluded that the applicant was unemployable and not amenable to vocational rehabilitation due to her injury. The Board found substantial evidence supported the total disability award, exceeding the scheduled rating based on the unanimous vocational expert opinions.
KAREN SWANSON vs. FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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In this workers' compensation case, the Board affirmed the trial judge's finding of permanent total disability for applicant Karen Swanson due to a February 17, 2004 industrial injury. The defendant school district sought reconsideration, contesting the total disability finding and arguing for apportionment. Crucially, both the applicant's and the defendant's vocational experts independently concluded that the applicant was unemployable and not amenable to vocational rehabilitation due to her injury. The Board found substantial evidence supported the total disability award, exceeding the scheduled rating based on the unanimous vocational expert opinions.
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