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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, determining that the older permanent disability rating schedule should apply due to the defendant's obligation to provide specific statutory notices. The case is returned to the trial level to re-rate permanent disability using the correct schedule and to issue a decision on a previously undecided claim. The Board affirmed the denial of transportation and lodging costs for the applicant's trial attendance.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, determining that the older permanent disability rating schedule should apply due to the defendant's obligation to provide specific statutory notices. The case is returned to the trial level to re-rate permanent disability using the correct schedule and to issue a decision on a previously undecided claim. The Board affirmed the denial of transportation and lodging costs for the applicant's trial attendance.
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