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This case involves a petition for reconsideration of decisions regarding an injured correctional officer, Susan Locey. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the administrative law judge's (WCJ) findings, remanding the case for further development of the record. While the WCAB upheld the finding of total permanent disability accrued before the employee's death, it found insufficient evidence for an additional temporary disability period and a need for further proceedings to apply Labor Code section 4700 regarding dependents. The WCAB also confirmed that any future temporary disability indemnity must be adjusted per section 4661.5.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration of decisions regarding an injured correctional officer, Susan Locey. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the administrative law judge's (WCJ) findings, remanding the case for further development of the record. While the WCAB upheld the finding of total permanent disability accrued before the employee's death, it found insufficient evidence for an additional temporary disability period and a need for further proceedings to apply Labor Code section 4700 regarding dependents. The WCAB also confirmed that any future temporary disability indemnity must be adjusted per section 4661.5.
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