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This case involves an applicant alleging new and further permanent total disability stemming from a 1999 industrial injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the administrative law judge erred in finding the injury caused $100%$ permanent disability. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's report. The Board found substantial medical evidence supported the $100%$ disability rating based on a primary treating physician's opinion that the applicant was unable to compete in the open labor market due to severe orthopedic restrictions.
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This case involves an applicant alleging new and further permanent total disability stemming from a 1999 industrial injury. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the administrative law judge erred in finding the injury caused $100%$ permanent disability. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's report. The Board found substantial medical evidence supported the $100%$ disability rating based on a primary treating physician's opinion that the applicant was unable to compete in the open labor market due to severe orthopedic restrictions.
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