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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration of an amended award. The defendant argued that the medical opinions relied upon by the judge were not substantial evidence. However, the Board found the opinions of Dr. Shorr, the agreed panel qualified medical examiner, to be substantial evidence. Dr. Shorr opined that the applicant's obesity was aggravated by decreased activity post-injury and required treatment to relieve the work injury. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning in denying reconsideration.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration of an amended award. The defendant argued that the medical opinions relied upon by the judge were not substantial evidence. However, the Board found the opinions of Dr. Shorr, the agreed panel qualified medical examiner, to be substantial evidence. Dr. Shorr opined that the applicant's obesity was aggravated by decreased activity post-injury and required treatment to relieve the work injury. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning in denying reconsideration.
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