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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's decision to deny the applicant's fibromyalgia claim. The Board found the trial judge erred by disregarding the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion on causation without sufficient justification, emphasizing that medical causation is a question for expert opinion. The case was remanded for further proceedings, including potential apportionment of disability.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's decision to deny the applicant's fibromyalgia claim. The Board found the trial judge erred by disregarding the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion on causation without sufficient justification, emphasizing that medical causation is a question for expert opinion. The case was remanded for further proceedings, including potential apportionment of disability.
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