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JUANITA MORALES vs. FRALOCK INDUSTRIES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, CIGA

This case involved an applicant seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The original ruling awarded 52% permanent disability for upper extremity injuries but set the payment commencement date at July 31, 2006. The applicant argued this date was not supported by medical evidence. The WCAB granted reconsideration, finding that permanent disability payments should commence on October 8, 2004, the date of the primary treating physician's permanent and stationary report. The original award was otherwise affirmed.