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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision regarding deceased applicant David Wilson's permanent disability benefits. The Board found the record inadequate to determine if applicant's right hand tremors stemmed from his industrial injury. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further medical development of this specific issue by Dr. Horner. The Board did not address other contentions concerning benefit termination after death or constitutional challenges at this time.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision regarding deceased applicant David Wilson's permanent disability benefits. The Board found the record inadequate to determine if applicant's right hand tremors stemmed from his industrial injury. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further medical development of this specific issue by Dr. Horner. The Board did not address other contentions concerning benefit termination after death or constitutional challenges at this time.
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