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This case involves an applicant alleging two industrial injuries, a specific injury in 2007 and a cumulative trauma injury from 2003 to 2011, resulting in temporary and permanent disability, including a psyche injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred in identifying only two injuries and awarding temporary disability when a medical evaluator found maximum medical improvement earlier. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and remanded the case for further proceedings to develop the medical record, particularly regarding the number of cumulative trauma injuries and apportionment of disability. The Board specifically directed further evaluation from Dr. Kent on injury dates and apportionment, and potentially from a psychiatric evaluator, due to conflicting medical opinions and potential insufficiencies in the existing reports.
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This case involves an applicant alleging two industrial injuries, a specific injury in 2007 and a cumulative trauma injury from 2003 to 2011, resulting in temporary and permanent disability, including a psyche injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred in identifying only two injuries and awarding temporary disability when a medical evaluator found maximum medical improvement earlier. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and remanded the case for further proceedings to develop the medical record, particularly regarding the number of cumulative trauma injuries and apportionment of disability. The Board specifically directed further evaluation from Dr. Kent on injury dates and apportionment, and potentially from a psychiatric evaluator, due to conflicting medical opinions and potential insufficiencies in the existing reports.
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