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This case involves cross-petitions for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) decision regarding a custodian's industrial injury. The WCJ initially found a 31% permanent disability rating but issued contradictory findings on the employer's credit for indemnity advances. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, increasing the permanent disability rating to 48% and correcting the contradictory findings to allow the employer credit for advances. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's decision, concluding the employer should receive credit for prior payments to avoid double recovery and encourage prompt benefit disbursement.
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This case involves cross-petitions for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) decision regarding a custodian's industrial injury. The WCJ initially found a 31% permanent disability rating but issued contradictory findings on the employer's credit for indemnity advances. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, increasing the permanent disability rating to 48% and correcting the contradictory findings to allow the employer credit for advances. The Board otherwise affirmed the WCJ's decision, concluding the employer should receive credit for prior payments to avoid double recovery and encourage prompt benefit disbursement.
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