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KEVIN HOLLINS vs. CUSTOM DRYWALL, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Feb 21, 2012
Oakland
ADJ295143 (WCK 0071523) ADJ591167 (OAK 0323098) ADJ2362492 (WCK 0071521)

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding applicant 100% permanently totally disabled. The Board affirmed the 100% disability finding based on a stipulation of the parties, finding no substantial evidence to support apportionment despite defendant's arguments. The Board also corrected a clerical error to reflect that the applicant did not sustain industrial injury to his groin and head. Consequently, the prior award for permanent disability benefits was affirmed with this amendment.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding applicant 100% permanently totally disabled. The Board affirmed the 100% disability finding based on a stipulation of the parties, finding no substantial evidence to support apportionment despite defendant's arguments. The Board also corrected a clerical error to reflect that the applicant did not sustain industrial injury to his groin and head. Consequently, the prior award for permanent disability benefits was affirmed with this amendment.

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