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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found Richard Denny's employer, Pinkerton, liable for Vocational Rehabilitation Maintenance Allowance (VRMA) at the medical temporary disability rate outside the vocational rehabilitation cap. This liability arose from Pinkerton's violation of Labor Code §4642 and related regulations by failing to timely refer the applicant for vocational rehabilitation services after determining him to be a Qualified Injured Worker. The Board affirmed that this VRMA award is not considered a penalty and rejected Pinkerton's claim for restitution.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found Richard Denny's employer, Pinkerton, liable for Vocational Rehabilitation Maintenance Allowance (VRMA) at the medical temporary disability rate outside the vocational rehabilitation cap. This liability arose from Pinkerton's violation of Labor Code §4642 and related regulations by failing to timely refer the applicant for vocational rehabilitation services after determining him to be a Qualified Injured Worker. The Board affirmed that this VRMA award is not considered a penalty and rejected Pinkerton's claim for restitution.
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