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This case involves an applicant's industrial injury to his low back. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contentions regarding the substantiality of the primary treating physician's medical opinion and the applicant's entitlement to a 15% permanent disability increase. The Board found deficiencies in both physicians' reports, requiring further medical record development on permanent disability and apportionment. Additionally, the Board remanded the issue of the 15% increase under Labor Code section 4658(d) for further clarification regarding the employer's employee count and the specifics of work offers.
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This case involves an applicant's industrial injury to his low back. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contentions regarding the substantiality of the primary treating physician's medical opinion and the applicant's entitlement to a 15% permanent disability increase. The Board found deficiencies in both physicians' reports, requiring further medical record development on permanent disability and apportionment. Additionally, the Board remanded the issue of the 15% increase under Labor Code section 4658(d) for further clarification regarding the employer's employee count and the specifics of work offers.
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