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MICHAEL BRUGHELLI vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

Filed: Dec 03, 2019
Sacramento
ADJ4509383 (RDG 0064048)

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This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the defendant, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, sought reconsideration of an award finding the applicant permanently and totally disabled. The defendant argued the applicant was not PTD, the medical opinions were unsubstantiated, and the credit calculation for duplicated payments was incorrect. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the award to defer the issue of the defendant's credit for duplicated payments, as the existing evidence did not clearly establish entitlement or a basis to overturn stipulations. The Board otherwise affirmed the original award, denying the defendant's other contentions.

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This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the defendant, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, sought reconsideration of an award finding the applicant permanently and totally disabled. The defendant argued the applicant was not PTD, the medical opinions were unsubstantiated, and the credit calculation for duplicated payments was incorrect. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the award to defer the issue of the defendant's credit for duplicated payments, as the existing evidence did not clearly establish entitlement or a basis to overturn stipulations. The Board otherwise affirmed the original award, denying the defendant's other contentions.

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