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In Steven King v. State of California, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's award finding 61% permanent disability, including new psychiatric disability. The prior stipulated award in 2010 found 23% permanent disability for wrist and shoulder injuries. The defendant argued the WCJ erred by relying on unsubstantial medical evidence and including pre-award disability as "new and further." Adopting the WCJ's report, the Board affirmed the 61% permanent disability finding, concluding the increased disability was properly assessed.
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In Steven King v. State of California, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's award finding 61% permanent disability, including new psychiatric disability. The prior stipulated award in 2010 found 23% permanent disability for wrist and shoulder injuries. The defendant argued the WCJ erred by relying on unsubstantial medical evidence and including pre-award disability as "new and further." Adopting the WCJ's report, the Board affirmed the 61% permanent disability finding, concluding the increased disability was properly assessed.
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