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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award due to issues with medical evidence and the trial record. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's opinion regarding permanent disability was inconsistent with the applicant's testimony and did not adequately comply with legal standards. The case is remanded for further proceedings to fully develop the medical record and provide a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award due to issues with medical evidence and the trial record. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Examiner's opinion regarding permanent disability was inconsistent with the applicant's testimony and did not adequately comply with legal standards. The case is remanded for further proceedings to fully develop the medical record and provide a new decision.
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