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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the administrative law judge's (WCJ) findings on permanent disability and apportionment. The Board rescinded the original award, finding that neither the applicant's treating physician nor the defense qualified medical examiner provided substantial medical evidence on apportionment. Due to complex medical issues and inadequate development of the record, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including the potential selection of an Agreed Medical Examiner or a physician appointed by the Board.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the administrative law judge's (WCJ) findings on permanent disability and apportionment. The Board rescinded the original award, finding that neither the applicant's treating physician nor the defense qualified medical examiner provided substantial medical evidence on apportionment. Due to complex medical issues and inadequate development of the record, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including the potential selection of an Agreed Medical Examiner or a physician appointed by the Board.
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