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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award allowing Clonidine and Klonopin/clonazepam for industrial injuries. The Board affirmed the award of Clonidine as reasonable and necessary treatment. However, the Board rescinded the award of Klonopin/clonazepam, finding it unsupported by substantial medical evidence, particularly the opinion of the Agreed Medical Examiner. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with this decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award allowing Clonidine and Klonopin/clonazepam for industrial injuries. The Board affirmed the award of Clonidine as reasonable and necessary treatment. However, the Board rescinded the award of Klonopin/clonazepam, finding it unsupported by substantial medical evidence, particularly the opinion of the Agreed Medical Examiner. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with this decision.
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