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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied BP America's petition for reconsideration of a prior award to applicant Pete Minor. The WCAB affirmed the judge's findings of industrial injury to Minor's shoulders and awarded benefits, including temporary disability, attorney fees, and future medical treatment. The Board also upheld the judge's finding of unreasonable delay in payment of benefits, which resulted in a 25% increase under Labor Code section 5814. The defendant's petition was criticized for misrepresenting material evidence and failing to disclose crucial facts regarding the injury AOE/COE.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied BP America's petition for reconsideration of a prior award to applicant Pete Minor. The WCAB affirmed the judge's findings of industrial injury to Minor's shoulders and awarded benefits, including temporary disability, attorney fees, and future medical treatment. The Board also upheld the judge's finding of unreasonable delay in payment of benefits, which resulted in a 25% increase under Labor Code section 5814. The defendant's petition was criticized for misrepresenting material evidence and failing to disclose crucial facts regarding the injury AOE/COE.
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