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This case concerns Zoila Ayala's workers' compensation claim for a neck, back, and psyche injury. The applicant seeks reconsideration of a finding that apportioned her permanent disability to a prior 1991 award. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. This action was taken because the defendant failed to prove the extent of overlap between the prior and current disabilities and that both were rated under the same standard, as required by Labor Code section 4664. The matter is returned for further proceedings to determine the proper apportionment.
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This case concerns Zoila Ayala's workers' compensation claim for a neck, back, and psyche injury. The applicant seeks reconsideration of a finding that apportioned her permanent disability to a prior 1991 award. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. This action was taken because the defendant failed to prove the extent of overlap between the prior and current disabilities and that both were rated under the same standard, as required by Labor Code section 4664. The matter is returned for further proceedings to determine the proper apportionment.
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