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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding an industrial injury to the applicant's right wrist and hand, resulting in permanent disability. The Board affirmed the finding of injury and permanent disability but deleted the 25% penalty for unpaid benefits, acknowledging the defendant's reasonable legal doubt on payment necessity. The Board also upheld the WCJ's decision despite the defendant's argument about the basis of the decision, finding the WCJ's report adequately addressed the requirements.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding an industrial injury to the applicant's right wrist and hand, resulting in permanent disability. The Board affirmed the finding of injury and permanent disability but deleted the 25% penalty for unpaid benefits, acknowledging the defendant's reasonable legal doubt on payment necessity. The Board also upheld the WCJ's decision despite the defendant's argument about the basis of the decision, finding the WCJ's report adequately addressed the requirements.
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