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This case involves Kathleen Zamanjahromi seeking increased permanent disability benefits for an industrial injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Kaiser Foundation Hospital's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB affirmed the finding of good cause to reopen a prior stipulated award for new and further disability, resulting in a 96% permanent disability rating. The defendant's argument that SB 899's apportionment provisions applied to the original award was rejected. The WCAB clarified that SB 899's apportionment applies to new and further disability but cannot retroactively alter prior findings.
KATHLEEN ZAMANJAHROMI vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involves Kathleen Zamanjahromi seeking increased permanent disability benefits for an industrial injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Kaiser Foundation Hospital's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB affirmed the finding of good cause to reopen a prior stipulated award for new and further disability, resulting in a 96% permanent disability rating. The defendant's argument that SB 899's apportionment provisions applied to the original award was rejected. The WCAB clarified that SB 899's apportionment applies to new and further disability but cannot retroactively alter prior findings.
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