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Ruben Vega sought reconsideration of a WCJ's findings that awarded him 25% permanent disability after apportionment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and found that the qualified medical evaluator's apportionment opinions lacked substantial medical evidence due to inadequate reasoning and inconsistencies. As a result, the WCAB rescinded the original findings and awarded Ruben Vega 57% permanent disability without apportionment.
RUBEN VEGA vs. HEAVILAND ENTERPRISES, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in San Diego. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Diego.
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Ruben Vega sought reconsideration of a WCJ's findings that awarded him 25% permanent disability after apportionment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and found that the qualified medical evaluator's apportionment opinions lacked substantial medical evidence due to inadequate reasoning and inconsistencies. As a result, the WCAB rescinded the original findings and awarded Ruben Vega 57% permanent disability without apportionment.
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