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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in the case of Ramon Gallardo, affirming and amending an earlier decision. The Board determined that interest under Labor Code section 5800 is mandatory on compensation awards and should have been automatically included by the defendants, New Corner Teahouse and Security National Insurance Company. The decision also addressed penalties against the defendants for unreasonable delay in payments and confirmed that the August 30, 2022 findings regarding permanent disability, based on Dr. Newton's opinion, remain final.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in the case of Ramon Gallardo, affirming and amending an earlier decision. The Board determined that interest under Labor Code section 5800 is mandatory on compensation awards and should have been automatically included by the defendants, New Corner Teahouse and Security National Insurance Company. The decision also addressed penalties against the defendants for unreasonable delay in payments and confirmed that the August 30, 2022 findings regarding permanent disability, based on Dr. Newton's opinion, remain final.
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