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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision regarding applicant Marcos Rodriguez's admitted injuries. The defendant argued for apportionment based on a prior claim settlement, but the Board found this lacked merit. The Board determined different rating methodologies and schedules applied to the distinct injuries and body regions, meaning the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment or overlap. Consequently, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision regarding applicant Marcos Rodriguez's admitted injuries. The defendant argued for apportionment based on a prior claim settlement, but the Board found this lacked merit. The Board determined different rating methodologies and schedules applied to the distinct injuries and body regions, meaning the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof for apportionment or overlap. Consequently, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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