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This case involves two workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained by the applicant, Edward Hersom, as a patrol sergeant. The applicant seeks reconsideration of a judge's decisions that found a combined permanent disability of 6% for the June 1, 2005 injury and 54% for the September 10, 2006 injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior awards, and returned the matter for further development of the record. Key issues include clarifying Dr. O'Sullivan's opinions on causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment for the neck injuries, as well as addressing the applicant's voice impairment. The Board also noted procedural errors regarding exhibit documentation and the admission of inadmissible evidence.
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This case involves two workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained by the applicant, Edward Hersom, as a patrol sergeant. The applicant seeks reconsideration of a judge's decisions that found a combined permanent disability of 6% for the June 1, 2005 injury and 54% for the September 10, 2006 injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior awards, and returned the matter for further development of the record. Key issues include clarifying Dr. O'Sullivan's opinions on causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment for the neck injuries, as well as addressing the applicant's voice impairment. The Board also noted procedural errors regarding exhibit documentation and the admission of inadmissible evidence.
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