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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, increasing the applicant's permanent disability from 56% to 61%. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's apportionment of the applicant's knee disability to pre-existing conditions lacked substantial evidence. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability indemnity rate was increased to $260.11 per week. The original finding regarding the absence of substantial evidence for Labor Code section 5814 penalties was affirmed.
MARIA MARTINEZ MATIAS vs. PARAISO ORGANICS, INC., SECURITY NATIONAL CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. is a workers' compensation case decided in Salinas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, increasing the applicant's permanent disability from 56% to 61%. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's apportionment of the applicant's knee disability to pre-existing conditions lacked substantial evidence. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability indemnity rate was increased to $260.11 per week. The original finding regarding the absence of substantial evidence for Labor Code section 5814 penalties was affirmed.
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