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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior finding to award further medical treatment for admitted industrial hernias. While the original finding denied permanent disability and further treatment, the Board found a stipulation by the parties and the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion supported the need for ongoing medical follow-up. The Board affirmed the original finding that the injury did not cause ratable permanent disability based on the AME's report and statutory guidelines.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending a prior finding to award further medical treatment for admitted industrial hernias. While the original finding denied permanent disability and further treatment, the Board found a stipulation by the parties and the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion supported the need for ongoing medical follow-up. The Board affirmed the original finding that the injury did not cause ratable permanent disability based on the AME's report and statutory guidelines.
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