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This case involves an applicant who sustained an admitted industrial injury to her left ankle and other body parts. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the record. The Board found the trial judge's reliance on a vocational expert's opinion for 100% permanent disability was improper. Specifically, the expert based his conclusion on medical information outside his expertise and an unsubstantiated history of seizures. The matter is returned to the trial level for further development regarding vocational rehabilitation and gainful employment.
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This case involves an applicant who sustained an admitted industrial injury to her left ankle and other body parts. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the record. The Board found the trial judge's reliance on a vocational expert's opinion for 100% permanent disability was improper. Specifically, the expert based his conclusion on medical information outside his expertise and an unsubstantiated history of seizures. The matter is returned to the trial level for further development regarding vocational rehabilitation and gainful employment.
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