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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, amending the initial award. The Board found the applicant did not sustain a cardiac injury and reduced the permanent disability rating from 76% to 33%. Consequently, the attorney's fee was also reduced from $30,000.00 to $5,244.00, with the decision largely based on substantial medical evidence from Dr. Hirsch, who reviewed extensive records, over conflicting opinions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, amending the initial award. The Board found the applicant did not sustain a cardiac injury and reduced the permanent disability rating from 76% to 33%. Consequently, the attorney's fee was also reduced from $30,000.00 to $5,244.00, with the decision largely based on substantial medical evidence from Dr. Hirsch, who reviewed extensive records, over conflicting opinions.
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