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This case involves a workers' compensation claim for bilateral wrist and hand injuries. The applicant seeks reconsideration after the WCJ found no injury AOE/COE, arguing the QME's report lacked substantial evidence. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the QME's opinion was based on an incorrect legal theory that absence of Whole Person Impairment negates injury. Therefore, the Board rescinded the prior decision and returned the matter for further proceedings to develop the record.
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This case involves a workers' compensation claim for bilateral wrist and hand injuries. The applicant seeks reconsideration after the WCJ found no injury AOE/COE, arguing the QME's report lacked substantial evidence. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the QME's opinion was based on an incorrect legal theory that absence of Whole Person Impairment negates injury. Therefore, the Board rescinded the prior decision and returned the matter for further proceedings to develop the record.
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