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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves multiple claims for police officer Steve Giannini, primarily concerning injuries to his spine, back, and heart. The Board granted reconsideration and affirmed most of the original findings, including the finding of $74%$ permanent disability for a specific injury period and the $15%$ increase for late permanent disability payments. However, the Board amended one award to clarify that a $25,000 third-party credit applies to all benefits, with an exception for medical treatment expenses not solely attributable to a specific injury.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves multiple claims for police officer Steve Giannini, primarily concerning injuries to his spine, back, and heart. The Board granted reconsideration and affirmed most of the original findings, including the finding of $74%$ permanent disability for a specific injury period and the $15%$ increase for late permanent disability payments. However, the Board amended one award to clarify that a $25,000 third-party credit applies to all benefits, with an exception for medical treatment expenses not solely attributable to a specific injury.
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