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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration for case ADJ3538875 regarding cumulative trauma injury. However, they granted reconsideration for case ADJ1662150, affirming the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's back, neck, and psyche with 23% permanent disability. The Board also amended the award to allow the applicant's former attorney to pursue their lien, ordering current counsel to hold their fee in trust pending resolution. Defendant's request for credit for advances from another employer was denied as it was raised for the first time on reconsideration.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration for case ADJ3538875 regarding cumulative trauma injury. However, they granted reconsideration for case ADJ1662150, affirming the finding of industrial injury to the applicant's back, neck, and psyche with 23% permanent disability. The Board also amended the award to allow the applicant's former attorney to pursue their lien, ordering current counsel to hold their fee in trust pending resolution. Defendant's request for credit for advances from another employer was denied as it was raised for the first time on reconsideration.
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