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This case affirms a prior award finding the applicant sustained industrial injuries to her spine and knees. The defendant school district appealed, arguing the judge failed to explain her decision, improperly combined permanent disability ratings, and should have reduced payments. The Appeals Board found the judge's reasoning adequate, particularly regarding the apportionment of disability from intertwined industrial injuries. The Board also rejected the 15% reduction argument, noting the defendant failed to present evidence of compliance with statutory requirements for offering suitable work. Therefore, the original award was affirmed.
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This case affirms a prior award finding the applicant sustained industrial injuries to her spine and knees. The defendant school district appealed, arguing the judge failed to explain her decision, improperly combined permanent disability ratings, and should have reduced payments. The Appeals Board found the judge's reasoning adequate, particularly regarding the apportionment of disability from intertwined industrial injuries. The Board also rejected the 15% reduction argument, noting the defendant failed to present evidence of compliance with statutory requirements for offering suitable work. Therefore, the original award was affirmed.
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