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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a judge's decision, holding that the April 1997 disability rating schedule applies to this case. This was based on a February 26, 2004 doctor's report indicating the applicant had a permanent disability and would likely need vocational retraining. The Board found this report substantial evidence of permanent disability prior to January 1, 2005, making the older rating schedule applicable per Zavala v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a judge's decision, holding that the April 1997 disability rating schedule applies to this case. This was based on a February 26, 2004 doctor's report indicating the applicant had a permanent disability and would likely need vocational retraining. The Board found this report substantial evidence of permanent disability prior to January 1, 2005, making the older rating schedule applicable per Zavala v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.
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