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The Appeals Board holds that the Combined Values Chart (CVC) in the Permanent Disability Ratings Schedule (PDRS) may be rebutted by adding impairments when an applicant demonstrates through substantial evidence that there is no overlap in the impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), or that any overlap creates a synergistic effect that amplifies the disability.
Sammy Vigil vs. County of Kern is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.
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The Appeals Board holds that the Combined Values Chart (CVC) in the Permanent Disability Ratings Schedule (PDRS) may be rebutted by adding impairments when an applicant demonstrates through substantial evidence that there is no overlap in the impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), or that any overlap creates a synergistic effect that amplifies the disability.
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