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This case concerns a dispute over defendant's credit for Employment Development Department (EDD) payments against the applicant's permanent disability award. Initially, the WCJ granted the defendant credit for the entire period EDD paid benefits. Upon reconsideration, the Appeals Board clarified that the defendant is only entitled to credit for EDD payments made from January 2, 2012, to May 10, 2012, as these were effectively permanent disability advances. The Board rescinded the original award and amended the findings to reflect this adjusted credit.
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This case concerns a dispute over defendant's credit for Employment Development Department (EDD) payments against the applicant's permanent disability award. Initially, the WCJ granted the defendant credit for the entire period EDD paid benefits. Upon reconsideration, the Appeals Board clarified that the defendant is only entitled to credit for EDD payments made from January 2, 2012, to May 10, 2012, as these were effectively permanent disability advances. The Board rescinded the original award and amended the findings to reflect this adjusted credit.
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