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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.
KATHERINE BEARD vs. WALMART ASSOCIATES, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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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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