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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, finding the WCJ's prior award was not supported by substantial medical evidence. Specifically, Dr. Haronian's reports were deemed insufficient due to lack of clear causation analysis and failure to review all pertinent prior medical records. The Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the medical record. This includes potentially obtaining supplemental reports or depositions from physicians who have already provided opinions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, finding the WCJ's prior award was not supported by substantial medical evidence. Specifically, Dr. Haronian's reports were deemed insufficient due to lack of clear causation analysis and failure to review all pertinent prior medical records. The Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the medical record. This includes potentially obtaining supplemental reports or depositions from physicians who have already provided opinions.
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