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Lab. Code, 4453(a)(7)
The parties stipulated to an average weekly wage exceeding the cap, so the statutory cap applies.
Lab. Code, 4659(b)
An applicant who sustains a permanent total disability is entitled to permanent disability indemnity payments at the temporary total disability rate for life.
The statutory rate applies for permanent total disability indemnity payments.
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