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This case involves a petition for reconsideration by the defendant insurer regarding a workers' compensation award for applicant Noe Alvarez. The administrative law judge found the applicant sustained injuries to his neck, shoulders, low back, and left knee, resulting in 44% permanent disability plus a 15% increase. The defendant challenged the findings of injury to the back and knee, deeming the treating physician's opinion conclusory, and disputed the 15% increase. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer the issue of the 15% increase under Labor Code section 4658(d), affirming the 44% permanent disability award based on the administrative law judge's credible assessment of medical evidence.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration by the defendant insurer regarding a workers' compensation award for applicant Noe Alvarez. The administrative law judge found the applicant sustained injuries to his neck, shoulders, low back, and left knee, resulting in 44% permanent disability plus a 15% increase. The defendant challenged the findings of injury to the back and knee, deeming the treating physician's opinion conclusory, and disputed the 15% increase. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer the issue of the 15% increase under Labor Code section 4658(d), affirming the 44% permanent disability award based on the administrative law judge's credible assessment of medical evidence.
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