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The Appeals Board rescinded the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision granting a 63% permanent disability award. This was because the WCJ improperly rejected the vocational expert's opinion regarding the impact of industrial medications on the applicant's ability to compete in the labor market. The Board remanded the case for further development of both medical and vocational records, specifically requesting updated opinions on the side effects of the applicant's medications. This is to ensure a more thorough investigation into the cognitive effects of prescribed drugs on the applicant's work capacity.
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The Appeals Board rescinded the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) decision granting a 63% permanent disability award. This was because the WCJ improperly rejected the vocational expert's opinion regarding the impact of industrial medications on the applicant's ability to compete in the labor market. The Board remanded the case for further development of both medical and vocational records, specifically requesting updated opinions on the side effects of the applicant's medications. This is to ensure a more thorough investigation into the cognitive effects of prescribed drugs on the applicant's work capacity.
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