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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision that found 0% permanent disability for an industrial injury to the applicant's right elbow and shoulder. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report was not substantial medical evidence as it failed to adequately explain the methodology used to arrive at the permanent disability rating within the AMA Guides. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision that found 0% permanent disability for an industrial injury to the applicant's right elbow and shoulder. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator's (QME) report was not substantial medical evidence as it failed to adequately explain the methodology used to arrive at the permanent disability rating within the AMA Guides. Consequently, the Board rescinded the original award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record.
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