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The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award for applicant's industrial injury, modifying it to provide for reasonable future medical treatment. The Board also allowed the defendant credit for overpaid temporary disability indemnity at a higher rate than due, and for wages applicant earned during the temporary disability period. Finally, defense counsel was sanctioned $200.00 for violating WCAB Rules by attaching irrelevant documents to their petition for reconsideration.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award for applicant's industrial injury, modifying it to provide for reasonable future medical treatment. The Board also allowed the defendant credit for overpaid temporary disability indemnity at a higher rate than due, and for wages applicant earned during the temporary disability period. Finally, defense counsel was sanctioned $200.00 for violating WCAB Rules by attaching irrelevant documents to their petition for reconsideration.
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