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KATHERINE BEARD vs. WALMART ASSOCIATES, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Filed: Jan 19, 2023
Marina Del Rey
ADJ1974387

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This case concerns a dispute over permanent disability benefits for an employee injured in 2006. The applicant sought benefits at a higher weekly rate and an earlier COLA commencement date than initially awarded. The Appeals Board amended the original findings, ruling that the date of first permanent disability payment (September 13, 2006) controls benefit calculations. Consequently, the defendant must retroactively adjust payments to $407.66 per week and commence COLAs from January 1, 2007, with credit for prior payments.

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This case concerns a dispute over permanent disability benefits for an employee injured in 2006. The applicant sought benefits at a higher weekly rate and an earlier COLA commencement date than initially awarded. The Appeals Board amended the original findings, ruling that the date of first permanent disability payment (September 13, 2006) controls benefit calculations. Consequently, the defendant must retroactively adjust payments to $407.66 per week and commence COLAs from January 1, 2007, with credit for prior payments.

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