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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award, seeking further study of factual and legal issues. The applicant contested the calculated permanent disability rate and sought a 15% increase under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) due to the employer's failure to offer suitable work. The WCAB found the original award regarding permanent disability indemnity and attorney's fees lacked substantial evidence due to discrepancies in stipulated rates and unclear application of the 15% increase provision. The case is returned to the WCJ for further development of the record on these specific issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award, seeking further study of factual and legal issues. The applicant contested the calculated permanent disability rate and sought a 15% increase under Labor Code section 4658(d)(2) due to the employer's failure to offer suitable work. The WCAB found the original award regarding permanent disability indemnity and attorney's fees lacked substantial evidence due to discrepancies in stipulated rates and unclear application of the 15% increase provision. The case is returned to the WCJ for further development of the record on these specific issues.
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