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Miguel Vilela vs. Jerry Thompson and Sons Painting, Inc., Zurich North America Insurance Company

Filed: Oct 22, 2008
ADJ3576959 (OAK 0336251)

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the applicant's Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) and resultant Temporary Disability Indemnity (TDI) rate were improperly determined. The Board found that the applicant's intermittent employment history meant his AWE should be calculated based on his earning capacity under Labor Code section 4453(c)(4), rather than a simple weekly rate. Consequently, the previous Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings to redetermine the applicant's AWE accordingly.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the applicant's Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) and resultant Temporary Disability Indemnity (TDI) rate were improperly determined. The Board found that the applicant's intermittent employment history meant his AWE should be calculated based on his earning capacity under Labor Code section 4453(c)(4), rather than a simple weekly rate. Consequently, the previous Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned for further proceedings to redetermine the applicant's AWE accordingly.

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